Vaptan Tablet

Composition of Vaptan Tablet

Vaptan Tablet contains Tolvaptan (15mg). It belongs to the Water tablet class of medicines.

Uses of Vaptan Tablet

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) Treatment of Low levels of sodium in the blood

Key benefits

• In Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a condition where the body retains too much water
• leading to low sodium levels in the blood. This can cause symptoms such as headache
• nausea
• confusion
• weakness
• and swelling. Vaptan Tablet helps remove excess water from the body without significant loss of sodium
• which helps raise sodium levels to normal. This improves symptoms
• restores fluid balance
• and supports overall health and daily functioning. In Treatment of Low levels of sodium in the blood Low levels of sodium may be caused due to multiple reasons such as excess of body fluids
• heart disease
• and kidney problems. There may be many symptoms such as nausea
• headache confusion and the person may even need to get hospitalized. Vaptan Tablet helps to get rid of the excess fluids and retains sodium in the blood. This restores the normal sodium levels in our body and prevents further complications such as memory loss. Show More

How Vaptan Tablet works

Vaptan Tablet is a vasopressin antagonist. It works by blocking the effect of the hormone vasopressin in the body. This increases urine production, reduces the amount of water in the blood and raises the blood sodium level.

How to take Vaptan Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vaptan Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Vaptan Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Vaptan Tablet

Most side effects of Vaptan are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Vaptan Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Take it in the morning so that passing urine does not disturb your sleep. Your doctor will check your salts and kidney function with blood tests — do not skip them. Report muscle cramps, marked weakness, confusion or an irregular heartbeat; these can be signs your potassium or sodium has fallen. In hot weather or during an illness with vomiting or loose motions, tell your doctor — you may become dehydrated quickly.

Do not take Vaptan if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers blunt the effect and can strain the kidneys. Lithium and digoxin levels are affected; tell your doctor if you take either. Potassium-sparing types must not be combined with potassium supplements without supervision.

How to store Vaptan Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Vaptan Tablet

Vaptan Tablet treats low sodium levels in the blood. It also improves urine flow without causing the body to lose too much sodium as you urinate. Take it at the same time everyday. Take it according to the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. To avoid dehydration, it is best to drink something as soon as you feel thirsty, but avoid alcoholic drinks. Do not take Vaptan Tablet if you are unable to urinate, if you are unable to tell when you are thirsty, or if you are severely dehydrated. You will need to be in a hospital under observation any time you start or restart treatment with Vaptan Tablet. Inform your doctor if you notice problems with speech or muscle control, trouble swallowing, trouble moving your arms and legs, or mood changes. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

STEADFAST MEDISHIELD

Therapeutic class:

UROLOGY

Drug class:

Water tablet

Chemical class:

Benzamide derivative