Vaptan 15mg Tablet

Short Description

Vaptan 15mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of low levels of sodium in the blood.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Vaptan 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.

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. Vaptan 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Vaptan 15mg Tablet is a vasopressin antagonist. It works by blocking the effect of the hormone vasopressin in the body. This increases urine production, reduces the amount of water in the blood and raises the blood sodium level.

Take it at the same time everyday. Take it according to the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. To avoid dehydration, it is best to drink something as soon as you feel thirsty but avoid alcoholic drinks. Do not take Vaptan 15mg Tablet if you are unable to urinate, if you are unable to tell when you are thirsty, or if you are severely dehydrated. You will need to be in a hospital under observation any time you start or restart treatment with Vaptan 15mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you notice problems with speech or muscle control, trouble swallowing, trouble moving your arms and legs, or mood changes.