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Valethamate is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Valethamate have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Valethamate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Valethamate is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Valethamate is used -
Is the use of Valethamate safe for pregnant women?
Valethamate has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Valethamate safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Valethamate as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Valethamate on the Kidneys?
Valethamate is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Valethamate on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Valethamate on the liver.
What is the effect of Valethamate on the Heart?
Side effects of Valethamate rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Valethamate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Valethamate habit forming or addictive?
Valethamate is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Valethamate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Valethamate should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Valethamate is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Valethamate
Taking Valethamate with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Valethamate
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Valethamate with alcohol.
No, Valethamate should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Valethamate may cause tachycardia (increase in heart rate). It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult it with your doctor.
Valethamate is a brand name of valethamate and it is available in the form of an injection, and tablet. It belongs to the class of drugs known as anticholinergic agents. Valethamate is a prescription drug that is used to treat pain caused by smooth muscle spasm especially in cervical dilatation during labor. It is also used in dysmenorrhea, GI spasm, post-operation pain, urinary tract, and colic pain.
No, Valethamate is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, you can use Valethamate in combination with paracetamol. A fixed-dose combination of this drug is also available in the market which is used to treat smooth muscle spasm. But you are recommended to always take this combination under medical supervision.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117