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What is SHIOKEM?
- SHIOKEM contains Tolvaptan
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to this medicine
- suffer from kidney or liver disease
- have an enlarged prostate
- suffer from too high or too low blood sodium
- have diabetes
- have been told you have high levels of a chemical called uric acid in your blood
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines such as
- ketoconazole, clarithromycin used to treat certain infections
- digoxin a medicine for the treatment of irregular heart beat and heart failure
- dabigatran medicine used to thin the blood
- rosuvastatin or pitavastatin medicine used to lower blood cholesterol
- methotrexate medicine used to treat cancer, arthritis
- sulfasalazine medicine used to treat inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis
- metformin medicine used for treatment of diabetes
- phenytoin or carbamazepine medicine used for the treatment of epilepsy
- St.Johns wort herbal medicinal product for the relief of slightly low mood and mild anxiety
- diuretics medicine used to increase your urine production
- desmopressin medicine used to increase blood clotting factors or to control urine output or bedwetting
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Swallow the tablet with a glass of water
- The morning dose is to be taken at least 30 minutes before the morning meal. The second daily dose can be taken with or without food
If you take more SHIOKEM
- If you have taken more tablets than your prescribed dose, drink plenty of water and contact your doctor or your local hospital immediately
If you forget to take SHIOKEM
- If you forget to take your medicine you should take the dose as soon as you remember on the same day
- If you do not take your tablets on one day, take your normal dose on the next day. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses
If you stop taking SHIOKEM
- Do not stop taking SHIOKEM without your doctor advice
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- difficult to urinate
- swelling of the face, lips or tongue, itching, generalised rash or severe wheezing or breathlessness
- worsening of liver problems
- dehydration
- high levels of sodium, uric acid and blood sugar
- decreased appetite or stomach upset
- difficulty sleeping
- shortness of breath
- heartburn
- liver function abnormal
- rash
- muscle spasms or general weakness
- raised levels of liver enzymes in the blood
- weight loss
- headache
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- fatigue
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STORAGE
What is Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)?
This disease causes growth of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys which put pressure on surrounding tissues and reduce kidney function, possibly leading to kidney failure.
SHIOKEM may cause your liver to not work properly. Therefore, please inform your doctor immediately if you have signs that could indicate potential liver problems such as:
- nausea, vomiting, fever
- tiredness
- loss of appetite
- pain in the abdomen
- dark urine
- jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
- itching of your skin
- flu-like syndrome (joint and muscle pain with fever)
During treatment with SHIOKEM, your doctor will arrange monthly blood tests to check for changes in your liver function
Disclaimer:
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