Uses of Veltam Plus Tablet MR
Veltam Plus Tablet MR is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Side effects of Veltam Plus Tablet MR
The most common side effects of Veltam Plus Tablet MR are - Fever, Headache, Insomnia, Sleep Disturbance, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Diarrhea,Nausea, Vomiting
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Veltam Plus Tablet MR
Do not use Veltam Plus Tablet MR if you are allergic to - Tamsulosin, Dutasteride
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Veltam Plus Tablet MR.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Veltam Plus Tablet MR
Veltam Plus Tablet MR contains - Tamsulosin, Dutasteride
Tamsulosin blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors in the prostate. This action inhibits smoothmuscle contraction in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostatic urethra, and bladder neck, which improves the rate of urine flow and reduces symptoms of BPH.
Dutasteride inhibits 5-alpha reductase, an intracellular enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone DHT in the prostate gland, reducing serum DHT level.
Overdose of Veltam Plus Tablet MR
The dosage of Veltam Plus Tablet MR depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Veltam Plus Tablet MR
If you forget to take a dose of Veltam Plus Tablet MR, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Veltam Plus Tablet MR
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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All substitutes for Veltam Plus Tablet MR
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :-
alpha blockers: Additive effects of both drugs.
cimetidine: Risk of decreased tamsulosin clearance.
CYP2D6 inhibitors such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, terbinafine, CYP3A4 inhibitors such as erythromycin, ketoconazole: Possibly increased plasma tamsulosin level.
phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors: Increased risk of hypotension.