Manufacturer: Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Valethamate(8mg)
Vial of 1ml Injection
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Valeth 8mg Injection is used to treat pain associated with smooth muscle spasms. It may be used in cases of dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and for reducing post-operative pain. This injection is also used to reduce the first stage of labor.
Valeth 8mg Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are blurred vision, increased heart rate, dilatation of the pupil, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Dry mouth may also occur as a side effect. But, frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and sugarless candy may help you. Avoid alcohol intake while having this medicine as it may worsen your side effects.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.
It is an anticholinergic agent, used as a smooth muscle relaxant. Mechanism of action: It has both a central and a peripheral antimuscarininc action, which is a competitive inhibitor of acetylcholine at the muscarinic receptors
It has both a central and a peripheral antimuscarininc action, which is a competitive inhibitor of acetylcholine at the muscarinic receptors. Pharmacokinetics: After IM administration, onset of action occurs in about 20 – 30 minutes. Plasma half-life is 4 hours
Blurred vision
Increased heart rate
Dryness in mouth
Difficulty in swallowing
Urinary retention
Dilatation of pupil
Constipation
Increased eye pressure, benign prostatic hyperplasia, intestinal obstruction, ulcer, and hypersensitivity.
Information regarding the use of Valeth 8mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Valeth 8mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Valeth 8mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
VALETHAMATE BROMIDE belongs to the class of medications called 'antispasmodic agents' used in the treatment of pain and spasms (muscle contraction) associated with various conditions such as dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps), postoperative intestinal spasms, visceral spasms
This medication interacts with Sertraline and Paroxetine.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Valeth 8mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Valeth 8mg Injection is used to hasten the dilatation of the cervix during labor and to control pain due to smooth muscle spasm.
Take precautions while taking Valeth 8mg Injection if you have an excessive amount of thyroid hormone in the blood, cardiac insufficiency, cardiac failure and cardiac surgery as it may worsen the condition.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
