Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR Information

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR related warnings section.

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Veltam Benefits & Uses
Veltam Dosage & How to Take
Veltam Side Effects
Veltam Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Veltam with Other Drugs
Veltam Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Veltam
Veltam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR Benefits & Uses

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR Related Warnings

Is the use of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Veltam for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Veltam in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR on the Kidneys?

Veltam does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR on the Liver?

Using Veltam does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR on the Heart?

You can take Veltam without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR with Other Drugs

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxazosin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Aliskiren

Amlodipine

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Prostate Cancer
Low Blood Pressure
Glaucoma
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR

Is this Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR habit forming or addictive?

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR

You can take Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR

Taking alcohol with Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Veltam 0.2 Tablet MR

Question over 5 years ago

Does Veltam cause retrograde ejaculation?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Veltam doesn't cause retrograde ejaculation. Retrograde ejaculation occurs when there is an abnormal ejaculation, reduced ejaculate volume and ejaculation force, absence of seminal emission and backflow of the seminal fluid from the urethra to the bladder.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Veltam a diuretic?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Veltam is not a diuretic. It is rather an alpha-blocker that relaxes the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Veltam?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Veltam is a brand name for tamsulosin. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. It is available in the form of a tablet and capsule. It is used in men for the treatment of enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH) which may comprise painful urination, difficulty in urinating (incomplete bladder emptying, hesitation, dribbling, weak stream), urgency and frequency. It is also used for the treatment of chronic prostatitis (off-label).

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Veltam used for kidney stones?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Veltam is used for the expulsion of large kidney stones. It is presumed that Veltam helps in expulsion of kidney stones by relaxing the ureter and reducing the ureteral spasm which allows easy passage of the stone.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Veltam affect blood pressure?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Veltam has the potential to lower the blood pressure and cause hypotension. Low blood pressure can be avoided or managed by drinking lots of fluids, taking food rich in B12 and folate, taking adequate salt, and by taking caffeine.