Natremia 15mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of low levels of sodium in the blood. It treats low levels of sodium in the blood, which can result from conditions such as heart failure, cirrhosis, and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
Natremia 15mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as frequent urge to urinate, nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night), dryness in mouth, increased thirst, constipation. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Earlier using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys or liver. While on this medicine, your doctor will closely monitor the sodium levels in your blood. You should also tell your doctor all the other medications you are taking.
Uses:
Treatment of Low levels of sodium in the blood
Directions For Use:
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. Natremia 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
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
Ordinary side effects of Natremia
Frequent urge to urinate
Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night)
Dryness in mouth
Increased thirst
Constipation
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Natremia 15mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Natremia 15mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Natremia 15mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Natremia 15mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Natremia 15mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Natremia 15mg Tablet is recommended. However, the use of Natremia 15mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Natremia 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Natremia 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Employ of Natremia 15mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. What is the most important information I need to be aware of while taking Natremia 15mg Tablet?
Natremia 15mg Tablet may cause the level of sodium in your blood to increase too quickly. This quick increase in sodium levels [osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS)] may cause serious nerve damage, which can further cause coma and even death. The symptoms of ODS could be trouble in speaking, trouble in swallowing or a feeling of food or liquid getting stuck while swallowing, drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, fits, trouble controlling body movement (involuntary movement) and weakness in muscles of the arms and legs.
Q. For how long do I need to take Natremia 15mg Tablet?
Natremia 15mg Tablet is used for correction of sodium levels in blood. Though the dose and duration are prescribed by the doctor, Natremia 15mg Tablet should not be taken for more than 30 days. Once the sodium levels return to normal, it can be stopped after talking to the doctor.
Q. Does Natremia 15mg Tablet affect the sugar levels in blood?
Affirmative, Natremia 15mg Tablet may increase the blood sugar levels. Therefore, patients with diabetes mellitus need to be extra careful while taking Natremia 15mg Tablet and should keep a check on blood sugar levels regularly.
Q. Who should not take Natremia 15mg Tablet?
You should not take Natremia 15mg Tablet if you have low sodium levels, cannot replace fluids by drinking or if you cannot tell when you are thirsty, dizzy or feeling faint or if your kidneys are not working properly because of excessive loss of fluids. You should also avoid Natremia 15mg Tablet if your body is not able to make urine, you are allergic to Natremia 15mg Tablet or if you are on certain medicines which interfere with the working of Natremia 15mg Tablet.
Q. Can I have grapefruit juice while taking Natremia 15mg Tablet?
No, you should not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice while on Natremia 15mg Tablet. The reason being, grapefruit or grapefruit juice may increase the levels of Natremia 15mg Tablet in your blood and your sodium levels may rise too quickly.
Q. What will happen if I take excess of Natremia 15mg Tablet?
You may need urgent medical attention. Call your doctor or seek emergency service at a nearby hospital. Symptoms of taking too much Tolvaptan may include thirst, dry and flaky skin, sunken eyes, rapid heartbeat, rapid and shallow breathing, very low blood pressure, passing more urine than normal and fainting.
Disclaimer:
Getomeds primary intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is reviewed by experts, accurate, and trustworthy. The information and contents of this website are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of your doctor and discuss all of your concerns about any disease or medication. Do not disregard or postpone seeking professional medical advice because of something you read on Getomeds. Our mission is to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.