Tolvaptan
Uses
Tvaptan is used in the treatment of hyponatremia in people with heart failure, and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
How it Works
Removing fluid from the body helps to maintain the level of sodium in the blood. Tvaptan 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.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Tvaptan may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Nocturia,
Dry mouth,
Fatigue,
Polyuria,
Diarrhoea,
Dizziness,
Frequent urge to urinate,
Increased thirst