Migrin
Rx- Generic:
- Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate
- Company:
- Rainbow Traders
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 5/unit
Pack: ৳ 5
At a glance
Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine. It helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches. Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate is taken by mouth with or without food, preferably at night. 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. In case you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly as this may worsen your headaches. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain, and increased heart rate. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. It might cause dryness of mouth if it happens then drink plenty of water and avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate is a combination of two medicines: Ergotamine and Caffeine, which treats migraine. Ergotamine is an ergot alkaloid which works by preventing blood vessels in the head from expanding and causing headaches. Caffeine increases the absorption of Ergotamine and further narrows the widened blood vessels.
Indications
• Migraine
Mechanism of action
Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate is a combination of two medicines: Ergotamine and Caffeine, which treats migraine. Ergotamine is an ergot alkaloid which works by preventing blood vessels in the head from expanding and causing headaches. Caffeine increases the absorption of Ergotamine and further narrows the widened blood vessels.
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. Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side effects
Common: • Nausea • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Muscle pain • Increased heart rate • Restlessness
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Food interactions
[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate.
Use in pregnancy
[UNSAFE] Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Use in lactation
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
I am having problem of migranil plz suggest me Dear sir as migraine is a chronic problem it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly. I am 68 .alzimer problem is going to occur.what should I do to avoid it.guide me abt life style and diet. healthy food with fruits n vegetables; adequate ec=xercise diagnosed with migraine ,no relief from sumatriptan, migranil now trying naloxoden suggest any other medicine Consult in person please She is hardly affected by sinusitis last 7 years She use Migranil 3 nos per day for last 4 years. Pls suggest some medicines for severe headache Thanks in advance Basically it is migraine and not sinusitis as she is taking medicines for migraine and it is helping her. To rule out sinusitis ct PNS should be done. Get one neurologist opinion for headache as well My daughter aged 23 years is suffering from migraine since 5 years. She is getting attack every ten days. Pain killers like combiflam, calpol didn't help. Only Migranil works most of the times. But family doctor says you can't continue with Migranil for long time. She is taking it only when there is an attack since four months. Please advice. Try topamac 25 mg daily Review wid Neuro My daughter aged 23 years is suffering from migraine since 5 years. Combiflam and calpol tabs are not working. Migranil is helping but doctor says you can't continue with it for long. Are there other alternatives? She is getting attack every ten days. Yes sir homeopathy is a very good option for Migraine, but as this is a chronic condition it requires a long case taking, and regular follow up. Please consult a homeopath personally My daughter is suffering from migraine since 5 years. She is getting attack every ten days at the evening time which continues till 3am. Combiflam and calpol tabs are not working. Family doctor says you can't continue with Migranil tab. Please advise. Thanks Start tab topamac 25 mg daily Is there any homoepathic remedy to get rid from migrain.I am using migranil 10mg whenever I suffer from headache/migrain.Can the problem be erradicated, so that contiuous medication is not needed Dear PATIENT BOOUME 25 - MIGRAINOSAN DROPShttp://www.1mgayush.com/products/BOOUME25/Standard20 drops in a tablespoon of water, 1/2 an hour before eating, 3 times daily.