Valethamate

Valethamate 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.

Valethamate 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.

• Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Valethamate effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness, or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It helps relieve pain due to periods (menstrual pain), pain after surgery, stomach pain etc. It relaxes the muscles and improves your condition. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Valethamate is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

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 Cuval

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

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

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.

• Valethamate is used to hasten the dilatation of the cervix during labor and to control pain due to smooth muscle spasm.
• Take precautions while taking Valethamate 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.

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