SAMSCA (tolvaptan) by Otsuka is vasopressin v2 receptor antagonists [moa]. Approved for vasopressin v2 receptor antagonist [epc]. First approved in 2009.
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SAMSCA (tolvaptan) is an oral vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist approved by the FDA in May 2009 for the treatment of hyponatremia. The drug works by blocking vasopressin signaling in the kidney's collecting duct, promoting aquaresis and free water excretion. SAMSCA is positioned as a specialized therapeutic agent for fluid management in conditions associated with inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion and hypervolemic or euvolemic hyponatremia.
Vasopressin V2 Receptor Antagonists
Vasopressin V2 Receptor Antagonist
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Probenecid (PB) to Treat Hereditary Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI), ADPKD Treated With Tolvaptan, and Severely Polyuric Patients With Previous Lithium Administration
A Study to See if Tolvaptan Can Delay Dialysis in Infants and Children Who at Enrollment Are 28 Days to Less Than 12 Weeks Old With Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD)
Tolvaptan add-on Therapy to Overcome Loop Diuretic Resistance in Acute Heart Failure With Renal Dysfunction
Samsca Post-marketing General Drug Use-results Survey in Patients with Hyponatremia in SIADH
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SAMSCA's specialized niche indication (hyponatremia management) creates targeted commercial roles including brand managers, medical science liaisons (MSLs) focused on endocrinology and internal medicine, and specialty sales representatives. Success in this role requires deep clinical knowledge of vasopressin physiology, hyponatremia pathophysiology, and ability to engage specialist prescribers. Currently, zero open positions are linked to this product in the dataset, reflecting the mature, stable commercial stage with established team structures.