SAMSCA is classified as formulary, restricted to cardiology, CV surgery, nephrology, or endocrinology.
Jynarque is non-formulary, not stocked. Drug is only distributed directly to the patient from a specialty pharmacy. If ordered for continuation of home use in the hospital, a nephrology consult is recommended. Inpatients should use their own Jynarque if at all possible, rather than Samsca tablets.
Reviewed: August 25, 2009, and 23 Oct 2018 (Jynarque)
Updated: May 2019 (PKS automatic consultation discontinued)
Jynarque medication guide
Samsca medication guide
SAMSCA is classified as formulary, restricted to cardiology, CV surgery, nephrology, or endocrinology.
Jynarque is non-formulary, not stocked. Drug is only distributed directly to the patient from a specialty pharmacy. If ordered for continuation of home use in the hospital, a nephrology consult is recommended. Inpatients should use their own Jynarque if at all possible, rather than Samsca tablets.
Reviewed: August 25, 2009, and 23 Oct 2018 (Jynarque)
Updated: May 2019 (PKS automatic consultation discontinued)
REMS (Jynarque): View FDA REMS Info