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Tolvaptan
How Tolvaptan works
Tolvaptan increases the frequency of urine which, in turn, increases the amount of water released from the body. Removing fluid from the body helps to maintain the level of sodium in the blood.
Side Effects
Headache, Dizziness, Frequent urge to urinate, Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night), Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Polyuria, Diarrhoea, Increased thirst
Usage
Tolvaptan is used in the treatment of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is tolvaptan / samsca a diuretic?Samscais brand name of tolvaptan and it is a diuretic
Q. Does Tolvaptan work in pkd-Polycystic kidney disease?Yes. Recently it is found that Tolvaptan can slow the development and progression of polycystic kidney disease in animal models.
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