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Tolsama is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tolsama. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Tolsama include Increased thirst, Weakness. While these are the most often observed Tolsama side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tolsama are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Tolsama's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Tolsama's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tolsama related warnings section.
Tolsama can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tolsama in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Hyperkalemia.
Drug interactions for Tolsama have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tolsama is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tolsama is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Tolsama safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tolsama. If you are pregnant, do not take Tolsama without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tolsama safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Tolsama may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Tolsama should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Tolsama on the Kidneys?
Tolsama rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tolsama on the Liver?
Tolsama is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Tolsama on the Heart?
Using Tolsama does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Tolsama should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tolsama unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tolsama habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tolsama is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tolsama. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tolsama only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Tolsama is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tolsama
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Tolsama to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tolsama
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tolsama as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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