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valethamate

Tertiary amine anticholinergic, Smooth muscle relaxant · Antispasmodic

Tertiary amine anticholinergic, Smooth muscle relaxantAntispasmodic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated

Mechanism

Valethamate is an anticholinergic-smooth muscle relaxant primarily used to hasten cervical dilatation during labor and as a visceral antispasmodic.

Indications

Hasten dilatation of cervix when the same is delayed during labourVisceral antispasmodicUrinary colicBiliary colicIntestinal colic

Dosing

Adult
8 mg i.m., 10 mg oral (repeated as required)

Related guidelines

Induction of labour
FOGSI · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2019
Diabetes management during Ramadan
ADA · Endocrinology · 2025
Urinary tract infection
EAU · Urology · 2024
Preoperative cardiac evaluation for non-cardiac surgery
AHA · Cardiology · 2025
Gastric premalignant conditions
ACG · Gastroenterology · 2025

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team