How to Pronounce Tolvaptan (Samsca)
tol-VAP-tan
IPA: /tɒl.ˈvæp.tæn/
Brand name: Samsca
tol
VAP
tan
Tolvaptan is pronounced tol-VAP-tan
How do you pronounce Tolvaptan?
Tolvaptan is pronounced “tol-VAP-tan”. It has 3 syllables: tol ‑ vap ‑ tan. The stress falls on the second syllable, “vap”.
How many syllables are in Tolvaptan?
Tolvaptan has 3 syllables: tol ‑ vap ‑ tan.
What does Tolvaptan mean?
SIADH, heart failure
Word Parts
suffix
-vaptan
vasopressin receptor antagonist
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (VAP) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
SIADH, heart failure. Blocks vasopressin receptors for hyponatremia (SIADH).
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