Valethamate

Information about Valethamate

Valethamate uses

Valethamate is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm.

How valethamate works

Valethamate is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine), thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of cervix and intestine.

Common side effects of valethamate

Blurred vision, Increased heart rate, Dryness in mouth, Dilatation of pupil, Constipation, Difficulty in swallowing, Urinary retention

Written By

Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on:

24 May 2019 | 01:02 PM (IST)

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Available Medicine for Valethamate

Epidosin
₹18 to ₹170
TTK Healthcare Ltd
3 variant(s)
Valosin
₹15
Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 variant(s)
Valamate
₹17
Mercury Laboratories Ltd
1 variant(s)
Valthamet Bromide
₹9
Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Tipitosin
₹15
Tabq Therapeutics
1 variant(s)
Valeth
₹8
Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
1 variant(s)
Osdil
₹9
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Valethamate

Do not drive or operate machinery while taking valethamate as it may cause dizziness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking valethamate as it may worsen the side effects.
Take precautions while taking valethamate if you have thyrotoxicosis (excessive amount of thyroid hormone in the blood); cardiac insufficiency, cardiac failure and cardiac surgery as it may worsen the condition.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.