Valamate 8mg Injection 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.

Valamate 8mg Injection 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.

Uses of Valamate Injection

Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

Benefits of Valamate Injection

In Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

Valamate 8mg Injection 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.
Valamate 8mg Injection 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.

Side effects of Valamate Injection

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 Valamate

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

How to use Valamate Injection

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

How Valamate Injection works

Valamate 8mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine), thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of cervix and intestine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Valamate 8mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Valamate 8mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Valamate 8mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Valamate 8mg Injection may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Valamate 8mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Valamate 8mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Valamate Injection?

If you miss a dose of Valamate 8mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Valamate 8mg Injection is used to hasten the dilatation of the cervix during labor and to control pain due to smooth muscle spasm.
Take precautions while taking Valamate 8mg Injection 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpropane Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Anticholinergics

Patient concerns

Neck pain when I move my neck a bit. I think it's due to exercise and gyming .

Dr. Sunil Tripathi

Physiotherapy

It might be muscle soreness or muscle spasm due to improper Posture or overuse of musclesConsult a Physiotherapist in your area

sir/madam i have pain in my testical(in left side) it slept at 4am. when I woke up it was paining since 2 days it may be due to cold and there is no swelling. may be little bit.

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Your pain may be due to cold spasm or tortion. If pain persist please visit surgeon and examined.

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