Shiokem 30mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of low levels of sodium in the blood. It treats low levels of sodium in the blood, which can result from conditions such as heart failure, cirrhosis, and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).

Shiokem 30mg 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.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as frequent urge to urinate, nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night), dryness in mouth, increased thirst, nausea, increased blood creatinine, hyperkalemia, and constipation. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys or liver. While on this medicine, your doctor will closely monitor the sodium levels in your blood. You should also tell your doctor all the other medications you are taking.

Uses of Shiokem Tablet

Treatment of Low levels of sodium in the blood

Benefits of Shiokem Tablet

In Treatment of Low levels of sodium in the blood

Low levels of sodium may be caused due to multiple reasons such as excess of body fluids, heart disease, and kidney problems. There may be many symptoms such as nausea, headache confusion and the person may even need to get hospitalized. Shiokem 30mg Tablet helps to get rid of the excess fluids and retains sodium in the blood. This restores the normal sodium levels in our body and prevents further complications such as memory loss.

Side effects of Shiokem Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Shiokem

Frequent urge to urinate
Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night)
Dryness in mouth
Increased thirst
Constipation
Nausea
Increased creatinine level in blood
Increased potassium level in blood

How to use Shiokem Tablet

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. Shiokem 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Shiokem Tablet works

Shiokem 30mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Shiokem 30mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Shiokem 30mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Shiokem 30mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Shiokem 30mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Shiokem 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Shiokem 30mg Tablet is recommended.
However, the use of Shiokem 30mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Shiokem 30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Shiokem 30mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Shiokem 30mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Shiokem Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Shiokem 30mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Shiokem 30mg Tablet treats low sodium levels in the blood.
It also improves urine flow without causing the body to lose too much sodium as you urinate.
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 Shiokem 30mg 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 Shiokem 30mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you notice problems with speech or muscle control, trouble swallowing, trouble moving your arms and legs, or mood changes.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzazepine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

Vasopressin antagonist

Patient concerns

I'm having tegrital 200mg daily for last 6 years. Is there any problem having this medicine?

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

can cause fall in sodium levels. rarely, rash and fall in blood counts

low blood pressure reasons and treatment plz told me coz i hv seen. sm friends suffering these deases mainly in early morning vertigo vomiting please shere your views

Dr. Venkatraju Kalidindi

Psychiatry

Dear 1mg user, people who have low sodium they will have this problem go for blood test sodium and potassium and get treatment

User feedback

What are you using Shiokem Tablet for?

Syndrome of i*

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*Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)

FAQs

Q. What is the most important information I need to be aware of while taking Shiokem 30mg Tablet?

Shiokem 30mg Tablet may cause the level of sodium in your blood to increase too quickly. This quick increase in sodium levels [osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS)] may cause serious nerve damage, which can further cause coma and even death. The symptoms of ODS could be trouble in speaking, trouble in swallowing or a feeling of food or liquid getting stuck while swallowing, drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, fits, trouble controlling body movement (involuntary movement) and weakness in muscles of the arms and legs.

Q. For how long do I need to take Shiokem 30mg Tablet?

Shiokem 30mg Tablet is used for correction of sodium levels in blood. Though the dose and duration are prescribed by the doctor, Shiokem 30mg Tablet should not be taken for more than 30 days. Once the sodium levels return to normal, it can be stopped after talking to the doctor.

Q. Does Shiokem 30mg Tablet affect the sugar levels in blood?

Yes, Shiokem 30mg Tablet may increase the blood sugar levels. Therefore, patients with diabetes mellitus need to be extra careful while taking Shiokem 30mg Tablet and should keep a check on blood sugar levels regularly.

Q. Who should not take Shiokem 30mg Tablet?

You should not take Shiokem 30mg Tablet if you have low sodium levels, cannot replace fluids by drinking or if you cannot tell when you are thirsty, dizzy or feeling faint or if your kidneys are not working properly because of excessive loss of fluids. You should also avoid Shiokem 30mg Tablet if your body is not able to make urine, you are allergic to Shiokem 30mg Tablet or if you are on certain medicines which interfere with the working of Shiokem 30mg Tablet.

Q. Can I have grapefruit juice while taking Shiokem 30mg Tablet?

No, you should not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice while on Shiokem 30mg Tablet. The reason being, grapefruit or grapefruit juice may increase the levels of Shiokem 30mg Tablet in your blood and your sodium levels may rise too quickly.

Q. What will happen if I take excess of Shiokem 30mg Tablet?

You may need urgent medical attention. Call your doctor or seek emergency service at a nearby hospital. Symptoms of taking too much Tolvaptan may include thirst, dry and flaky skin, sunken eyes, rapid heartbeat, rapid and shallow breathing, very low blood pressure, passing more urine than normal and fainting.

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Marketer details

Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.

Country of origin: India

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