Veltam Plus Tablet MR

Veltam Plus Tablet is a combination of Tamsulosin and Dutasteride. It primarily works as an alpha-blocker to relax inflamed muscles of the bladder and prostate. The medicine reduces the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) including difficulty in urination, increased urge to urinate, and a frail urine stream.

Veltam Plus Tablet MR is prescribed for oral use. The dosage varies with the patient’s medical history as well as the response to the treatment. The medicine is usually administered daily, thirty minutes after a meal.

Veltam Plus Tablet MR is strictly used by men and must be at all cost avoided by women and children. The doctor must review all existing medications before prescribing the use of this medication. Otherwise, drug interactions with medicines like prazosin, silodosin, etc may result in unwanted side effects. Veltam Plus Tablet MR is not prescribed to patients suffering from liver diseases, kidney disorders, low blood pressure or a history of prostate cancer.

The side effects of using veltam Plus Tab include a drop in blood pressure resulting in dizziness and even fainting. It can also cause fever with chills, cough, chest pain, dizziness, abnormal ejaculation, decreased interest in sexual intercourse, headache, runny nose, body pain, and trouble sleeping.

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• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Hypotension

• Allergy

• Decreased Libido

• Breast Pain

• Ejaculation Disorder

• Dizziness

• Fever With Chills

• Blocked Or Runny Nose

• Body Pain

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Veltam Plus Tablet MR along with alcohol causes reduction of blood pressure inducing dizziness.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  veltam Plus Tablet is not used by women.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Veltam Plus Tablet MR must not be prescribed to women at all.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Driving a vehicle must be avoided if using Veltam Plus Tablet MR induces dizziness.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Veltam Plus Tablet MR does not affect kidney functioning.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Veltam Plus Tablet MR may affect the functioning of the liver to a certain extent.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The action of Veltam Plus Tablet MR lasts for 12 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  Veltam Plus Tablet MR starts working within 4 hours to 8 hours of consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  Veltam Plus Tablet MR does not have any habit-forming tendencies.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Veltam Plus Tablet MR , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Flodart Plus Capsule

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Dutride T Capsule SR

  Swati Spentose Pvt Ltd

• Tamgress-D Capsule

  La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Prostado-D Tablet

  Dios Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

• Geriflo-D Tablet Sr

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Alfatam-D Tablet Mr

  Zydus Cadila

• Tamdura Capsule Mr

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Urimax D Tablet Mr

  Cipla Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose of Veltam Plus Tablet MR must be made up for if it is not already time for the next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Any case of an overdose of Veltam Plus Tablet MR must be immediately reported to the doctor to avoid any adverse side effect.

Veltam Plus Tab is an antagonist to alpha-1A as well as alpha-1B-adrenoceptors within prostatic urethra, bladder neck, prostate and prostatic capsule. Alpha1-adrenoceptors subtypes such as alpha-1A, alpha-1B and alpha-1D. The drug also restricts the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. DHT is responsible for the swelling of the prostate.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Veltam Plus Tablet MR interacts with alcohol to lower blood pressure that causes dizziness.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Drugs like Diltiazem, Erythromycin, Ketoconazole interact with Veltam Plus Tablet MR.

• Interaction with Disease

  Veltam Plus Tablet MR is not advised for patients recovering from cataract surgery or with glaucoma.

• Interaction with Food

  Veltam Plus Tablet MR has no interaction with food.

• Ques : What is Veltam Plus Tablet MR?

  Ans : Veltam Plus Tablet MR is a medication which has Dutasteride and Tamsulosin as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by constricting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, obstructing the action of adrenalin and calming the muscles. Veltam Plus Tablet MR is used to treat conditions such as Urination in men with enlarged prostate, Acute urinary retention, Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia in men, etc.

• Ques : What are the uses of Veltam Plus Tablet MR?

  Ans : Veltam Plus Tab is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Urination in men with enlarged prostate, Acute urinary retention, Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia in men, and Enlarged prostate gland. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Veltam Plus Tablet MR to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Veltam Plus Tablet MR?

  Ans : Veltam Plus Tab is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Veltam Plus Tablet MR which are as follows: Itching of skin, Decrease in sex drive, Ejaculation disorders, Rash due to allergy, Constipation, Hypersensitivity reactions, Runny nose, Decreased libido, Dizziness, Impotence, Breast enlargement, Breast tenderness, Headache, Sexual dysfunction, Vomiting, and Palpitations. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Veltam Plus Tablet MR.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Veltam Plus Tablet MR?

  Ans : Veltam Plus Tab should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

• Ques : Can the use of Veltam Plus Tablet MR causes dizziness?

  Ans : Yes, the use of Veltam Plus Tablet MR can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Along with these, it can also be used for treating various other conditions. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Veltam Plus Tablet MR before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In Most of the cases the average time taken by this medication, to reach its peak effect is within 3 months, before noticing improvement in the condition. But the same experience is not mandatory to everyone and so, it is not a recommended time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Veltam Plus Tablet MR?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. Therefore the frequency of consumption of this medication will vary from person to person, it is advised to follow proper prescription of the doctor, directed according to the condition.

• Ques : Should I use Veltam Plus Tablet MR Empty Stomach, Before Food or After Food?

  Ans : Veltam Plus Tab is commonly taken orally from mouth and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

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