Name | SAMSCA® Tolvaptan 15mg tablets |
Description | Tolvaptan is a selective vasopressin V2-receptor antagonist that specifically blocks the binding of arginine vasopressin (AVP) at the V2-receptor of the distal portions of the nephron. Tolvaptan affinity for the human V2-receptor is 1.8 times that of native AVP. |
Active Ingredient | tolvaptan |
Indication | Samsca is indicated in adults for the treatment of hyponatremia secondary to the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). |
Strengths | Samsca 7.5 mg tablets Each tablet contains 7.5 mg tolvaptan. Samsca 15 mg tablets Each tablet contains 15 mg tolvaptan. Samsca 30 mg tablets Each tablet contains 30 mg tolvaptan. |