Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Epidosin 10mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
| Expert Advice | Do not drive or operate machinery while taking valethamate as it may cause dizziness.Do not drink alcohol while taking valethamate as it may worsen the side effects.Take precautions while taking valethamate if you have thyrotoxicosis (excessive amount of thyroid hormone in the blood); cardiac insufficiency, cardiac failure and cardiac surgery as it may worsen the condition.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. |
| Common Side Effect | Palpitations, Increased heart rate, Arrhythmia, Excessive thirst, Reduced bronchial secretions, Dryness in mouth, Photophobia, Dry skin, Loss of accommodation, Slow heart rate, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Dilatation of pupil, Difficulty in urination, Constipation. |
| How to Use | 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. Epidosin 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Epidosin 10mg Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of Epidosin 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Epidosin 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Valethamate belongs to class of drugs called as anticholinergic agents. It restores the levels of certain chemicals, thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of cervix and intestine.. |
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