Velpride is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Velpride have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Velpride. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Velpride include Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Velpride as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Velpride go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Velpride's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Velpride related warnings talks about Velpride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Velpride is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Velpride contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Velpride may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Velpride, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Velpride is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Velpride is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Velpride safe for pregnant women?
Velpride may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Velpride, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Velpride safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Velpride. If you see any side effects, stop taking Velpride immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Velpride again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Velpride on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Velpride on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Velpride on the Liver?
Velpride has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Velpride on the Heart?
Velpride is rarely harmful for the heart.
Velpride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Velpride unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Velpride habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Velpride.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Velpride can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Velpride only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Velpride in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Velpride
You can take Velpride with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Velpride
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Velpride with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
