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Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR 10 tablet xr in 1 strip

Product Of Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Composition: Tolvaptan (15mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR

Description:

Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR 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).

Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR 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:

Ordinary side effects of Tofanta

  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night)
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Increased thirst
  • Constipation

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR 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
Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR 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
Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR is recommended.
However, the use of Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR 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 Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR?

Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR 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 Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR?

Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR is used for correction of sodium levels in blood. Though the dose and duration are prescribed by the doctor, Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR 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 Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR affect the sugar levels in blood?

Affirmative, Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR may increase the blood sugar levels. Therefore, patients with diabetes mellitus need to be extra careful while taking Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR and should keep a check on blood sugar levels regularly.

Q. Who should not take Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR?

You should not take Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR 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 Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR if your body is not able to make urine, you are allergic to Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR or if you are on certain medicines which interfere with the working of Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR.

Q. Can I have grapefruit juice while taking Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR?

No, you should not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice while on Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR. The reason being, grapefruit or grapefruit juice may increase the levels of Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR in your blood and your sodium levels may rise too quickly.

Q. What will happen if I take excess of Tofanta 15mg Tablet XR?

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.

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