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Eletriptan hydrobromide
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Pronounced: (el-e-trip-tan)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Treatment of migraine headaches |
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Drug InformationRELPAX is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine headaches in adults. RELPAX is not for other types of headaches.
Mechanism:
Treatment with RELPAX reduces swelling of blood vessels surrounding the brain. This swelling is associated with the headache pain of a migraine attack. RELPAX blocks the release of substances from nerve endings that cause more pain and other symptoms like nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. It is thought that these actions contribute to relief of your symptoms by RELPAX.
More Info:
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient information leaflets. Do not use RELPAX for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give RELPAX to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. This leaflet summarizes the most important information about RELPAX. If you would like more information about RELPAX, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information on RELPAX that is written for health professionals. You can also call 1-866-4RELPAX (1-866-473-5729) or visit our web site at www.RELPAX.com.
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Side EffectsRELPAX is generally well tolerated. As with any medicine, people taking RELPAX may have side effects. The side effects are usually mild and do not last long.
Precautions:
Who should not take RELPAX? Do not take RELPAX if you: have uncontrolled high blood pressure, have heart disease or a history of heart disease, have hemiplegic or basilar migraine (if you are not sure about this ask your doctor), have or had a stroke or problems with your blood circulation, have serious liver problems, have taken any of the following medicines in the last 24 hours: other "triptans" like almotriptan (Axert®); frovatriptan (FrovaTM); naratriptan (Amerge); rizatriptan (Maxalt); sumatriptan (Imitrex); zolmitriptan (Zomig); ergotamines like Bellegral-S; Cafergot; Ergomar; Wigraine; dihydroergotamine like D.H.E. 45 or Migranal; or methysergide (Sansert). These medicines have side effects similar to RELPAX.
Preganant:
If you plan on becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits if using this medication during your pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in the breast milk. Talk to your doctor or pediatrician to discuss any risks to the baby.
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Dosage InformationRELPAX comes in 20 mg and 40 mg tablets. When you have a migraine headache, take your medicine as directed by your doctor. Take one RELPAX tablet as soon as you feel a migraine coming on. If your headache improves and then comes back after 2 hours, you can take a second tablet. If the first tablet did not help your headache at all, do not take a second tablet without talking with your doctor. Do not take more than two RELPAX tablets in any 24-hour period.
Missed Dosage:
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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