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Samsca Oral Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: TOLVAPTAN - ORAL
Pronounced: (tol-VAP-tan)

Samsca Oral Uses

This medication is used to treat low levels of salt (sodium) in the blood, which can result from conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and certain hormone imbalances. Tolvaptan belongs to a class of drugs known as vasopressin receptor antagonists. It works by increasing the amount of urine you make, causing your body to get rid of extra water. This helps to slowly increase to normal levels of salt (sodium) in the blood.

How To Use Samsca Oral

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using tolvaptan and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. To prevent losing too much body water (dehydration), have water available to drink at all times while taking tolvaptan. Drink when you are thirsty unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit can increase the amount of this medication in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Do not stop and restart this medication on your own. You may need to go back to a hospital to restart this medication. Tell your doctor immediately if you stop taking this medication for any reason.


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