Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.
Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It may be taken with or without food, but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Use of this medicine can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, backe pain, chest pain, ejaculation disorder, and retrograde ejaculation. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, you must consult the doctor without delay.
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better. Try to urinate as soon as you feel the urge, however, never strain or push to empty your bladder. You should avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks at night and a few hours before going to bed or going out.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you have to undergo eye surgery due to cataracts or glaucoma then inform your eye doctor about the usage of this medicine. Patients with liver disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefit. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
Side effects of Veltam Tablet MR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Veltam
Chest pain
Inflammation of the nose
Dizziness
Ejaculation disorder
Headache
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Nausea
Infection
How to use Veltam Tablet MR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Veltam Tablet MR works
Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily. This helps empty the bladder completely and reduces the need to pass urine frequently or urgently in BPH.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
SAFE
Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR is recommended. However, limited information is available on the use of Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Veltam Tablet MR?
If you miss a dose of Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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