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Tolvaptan tablets can inhibit the generation and accumulation of cAMP and are type 2 vasopressin receptor antagonists. In studies on various PKD animal models, tolvaptan tablets have shown good efficacy. Tablets are also widely used clinically. They can increase the sodium ion concentration in plasma and help excess water be excreted from urine. So, how much tolvaptan can you take at most a day, and how long does it take to stop taking it?

How much tolvaptan can you take in a day?

It is 15 mg, once a day, and can be taken before or after meals. Tolvaptan tablets can be increased to a maximum of 60 mg once daily based on serum sodium concentration. After taking the medicine for at least 24 hours, the dosage can be increased to 30 mg once a day. After the patient stops taking this product, the patient should be instructed to restrict fluid intake again, and changes in serum sodium concentration and blood volume should be detected.

Tolvaptan tablets are a diuretic, and its diuretic effect is far greater than its natriuretic effect. During the initial administration and dose increase, changes in serum electrolytes and blood volume should be frequently detected, and fluid intake should be avoided within the first 24 hours of treatment. Patients who take this product should drink water in time when they are thirsty.

How long does it take to stop taking tolvaptan?

How long you need to take tolvaptan tablets and stop taking them cannot be generalized. It needs to be determined according to the patient’s symptoms and cannot be decided by oneself. Patients need professional doctors to evaluate the efficacy and detect changes in serum electrolyte concentrations and body fluid volumes when starting and taking the medication again. In addition, patients need to adjust the dosage according to the serum sodium concentration 24 hours after taking tolvaptan tablets. The specific increase or decrease should be done under the guidance of a physician.

Tolvaptan tablets are not recommended for patients to take regularly. Patients need to choose the appropriate dosage and course of treatment based on their specific conditions. Tolvaptan can precisely antagonize arginine vasopressin and play a corresponding role by improving the body's sodium and water absorption. The above is the maximum amount of tolvaptan you can take in a day and how long it takes to stop taking it.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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