Altrip6.25mg
Rx- Generic:
- Almotriptan
- Company:
- NIPRO JMI Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Box (10 Tablet)
৳ 25.08/unit
Pack: ৳ 250.80
At a glance
Almotriptan — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Almotriptan is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of acute attack of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse. This medicine helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches. Almotriptan may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly. Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include neck pain, sensation of heaviness, weakness, throat pain, dry mouth, jaw pain, nausea and paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation). However, these are usually temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you. It may also cause sleepiness in the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed, therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart problems, as the use of Almotriptan is contraindicated in some heart diseases. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor and stop this medicine if you develop severe chest or stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or significantly high blood pressure, after taking this medicine. Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the brain and release of vasoactive and pro-inflammatory peptides (chemical messenger) from sensory nerve endings. Almotriptan is a selective serotonin receptor agonist. It works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels and prevents the release of the chemical messenger in the nerve endings, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.
Indications
• Migraine
Mechanism of action
May be taken with or without food.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. Hepatic or moderate-severe renal impairment. Caution when used in patients with a history of seizures. May significantly increase BP. May cause drowsiness. Children <18 yr. Pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution Renal Dose: Almotriptan is a selective serotonin agonist which acts mainly on the 5-HT1 receptors and produces cranial vasodilation. It is used for the acute treatment of migraine.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Almotriptan may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side effects
Common: • Dizziness • Dryness in mouth • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) • Jaw pain • Nausea • Neck pain • Sleepiness • Throat pain • Weakness
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Almotriptan may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. You have been prescribed Almotriptan for treatment of migraine headaches. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication. Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke. This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.
Contraindications
Oral Child: Migraine Indicated for acute treatment of migraine headache pain in adolescents with a history of migraine attacks with or without aura usually lasting >4 hr (when untreated) 12 years: 6.25-12.5 mg PO at onset of headache; may repeat once after 2 hr Not to exceed 25 mg/day
Drug interactions
Underlying CV disease e.g. ischaemic heart disease or coronary artery vasospasm. Uncontrolled hypertension. Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Prophylaxis of migraine, hemiplegic or basilar migraine; cluster headache. Use within 24 hr of another 5-HT1 agonist; use within 24 hr of ergotamine derivative; concurrent use or within 2 wk of discontinuing an MAOI.
Food interactions
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Almotriptan. Please consult your doctor.
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Almotriptan may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Almotriptan is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CAUTION] Almotriptan should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Almotriptan may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Almotriptan should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Almotriptan may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
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