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Tolvaptan tablet 15mg

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 20/100

Tolvaptan tablet 15mg is a Small molecule drug developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.. It is currently in Phase 1 development.

Tolvaptan is a small molecule that acts as a vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist. It is used to treat non-hypovolemic non-acute hyponatremia, among other conditions, and is available in a 15mg tablet form.

Likelihood of approval
9.6% vs 9.6% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2033–2036
Steps remaining: Phase 2 → Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 1 → approval rate +9.6pp
    Industry-wide phase 1 drugs reach approval ~9.6% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2033–2036
EMA EU 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2034–2038 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2034–2038 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2034–2038 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2035–2039 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2034–2038 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2034–2039 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2035–2039 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameTolvaptan tablet 15mg
SponsorOtsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 1

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Tolvaptan tablet 15mg

What is Tolvaptan tablet 15mg?

Tolvaptan tablet 15mg is a Small molecule drug developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..

Who makes Tolvaptan tablet 15mg?

Tolvaptan tablet 15mg is developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (see full Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. pipeline at /company/otsuka).

What development phase is Tolvaptan tablet 15mg in?

Tolvaptan tablet 15mg is in Phase 1.

What are the side effects of Tolvaptan tablet 15mg?

Common side effects of Tolvaptan tablet 15mg include Cardiac failure congestive, Dry mouth, Vomiting, Pyrexia, Urinary tract infection, Contusion.

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