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Valmed is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Valmed also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Valmed. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Valmed include Loss of appetite. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Valmed as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Valmed go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Valmed's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Valmed related warnings talks about Valmed's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Valmed can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Valmed in conditions like Depression. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Valmed contraindications section.
Besides this, Valmed may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Valmed is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Valmed is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Valmed is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Valmed safe for pregnant women?
Valmed can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Valmed safe during breastfeeding?
Valmed has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Valmed on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Valmed on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Valmed on the Liver?
Side effects of Valmed rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Valmed on the Heart?
You can take Valmed without any fear of damage to the heart.
Valmed should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Valmed unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Valmed habit forming or addictive?
Valmed does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Valmed you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Valmed is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Valmed can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Valmed
It is safe to take Valmed with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Valmed
Taking alcohol with Valmed can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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