What is Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg?
Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg is a prescription medicine that helps to treat enlarged prostate gland disorder in men.
Veltam Plus is a combination of two medications: Tamsulosin 0.4mg and Dutasteride 0.5mg. These drugs belong to a class called alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Along with managing BPH, Veltam Plus also alleviates urinary tract symptoms such as a weak urine stream, difficulty starting urination, and frequent urination.
It is necessary to know that Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg is not indicated for the prevention of prostate cancer.
Veltam Plus is available under the brand name Jalyn and can be purchased after a doctor's prescription.
How does Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg work?
Veltam Plus tablet is a combination of two medications, Tamsulosin and Dutasteride, which together provide relief from benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms.
Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker that works by relaxing muscle present around your bladder exit and prostate gland, allowing easy urine flow.
Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that shrinks the prostate gland by reducing the level of the hormone that assists the prostate gland in growing.
How to use Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg?
Swallow Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Take this medicine as your doctor recommends.
Veltam Plus tablet can be taken with or without but at the same time every day without skipping any doses.
Your doctor will prescribe a suitable dose depending on your medical condition, age, and body weight.
Even if you feel well after a few days of the treatment, do not stop taking Veltam Plus and complete the entire course of treatment.
Usually, Veltam Plus takes time of four weeks to show improvement in your symptoms, so continue taking the medicine.
Inform the doctor immediately if your symptoms do not improve after four weeks of the treatment or get worse.
What are the Side effects of Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg?
Once your body adjusts to Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg, most side effects do not require medical attention.
Several people using the Veltam Plus tablet do not suffer from any severe side effects.
Some common side effects of Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg include:
- Dizziness
- Sexual impotence
- Reduced sexual desire
- Problem in ejaculation
- Breast enlargement or tenderness in male
- Headache
Call the doctor immediately if any of your side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg?
- Before starting your treatment with Veltam Plus 0.4mg/0.5mg, let the doctor know about your medical history, especially of liver disease and kidney problems.
- Veltam plus tablet is not prescribed for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Elderly patients above 65 years of age should use this medicine with caution.
- Doctors do not recommend Veltam plus tablet for patients who are allergic to it, Tamsulosin, Dutasteride, or have other allergies.
- To detect the incidence of prostate cancer, the doctor will monitor your serum prostate-specific antigen levels during the treatment.
- Inform the doctor about all other medicines and herbal supplements you take to avoid drug interactions.
