Review of Tolvaptan’s Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Properties and Drug Interactions
Tolvaptan is an arginine vasopressin (AVP) antagonist that acts to increase excretion of free water (aquaresis) in patients without introducing electrolyte abnormalities or worsening renal function. It works via blockade of vasopressin-2 receptors at the renal collecting duct. Since the approval of...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4470182/ |