Naratriptan
About Naratriptan
Naratriptan is used to relieve the symptoms of migraine. It helps to treat headaches, pain, and all other symptoms of migraine, including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to bright light or loud sounds. While this medicine relieves you of the symptoms of migraine, it does not reduce the frequency of your headaches or prevent you from experiencing migraine attacks in the future. This medicine is administered orally and is available in the form of tablets.
You should take a tablet at the first indication of a migraine attack. Do not overdose on this medicine, or use it to prevent a migraine from occurring. You may take a second dose after 4 hours, or an interval recommended by your doctor, if the first dose of Naratriptan is ineffective, or effective only partially. Side effects of this drug include sensations of tingling or numbness or prickling or sudden heat, flushes, drowsiness and sudden dizziness. Inform your doctor immediately if these symptoms intensify or appear to persist over a long period of time.
Naratriptan functions by constricting certain blood vessels. Hence, it may cause high blood pressure. It is certainly advisable to check your blood pressure frequently and regularly while using this medication.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Naratriptan ?
Throat Pain
Weakness
Jaw Pain
Sensation Of Heaviness
Warm Sensation
Paresthesia (Tingling Or Pricking Sensation)
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Naratriptan
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Naratrex 2.5mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Patients may experience dizziness,weakness or drowsiness, and they should avoid driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Naratriptan
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Naratriptan as ingredient
- Naratrex 2.5Mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
The active constituent of this medication is a triptan drug that helps in the treatment of migraine by promoting vasoconstriction in meningeal, dural and pial vessels and reducing inflammation. It achieves this by acting as an agonist to 5HT receptors.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Naratriptan ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Zathrin Redimix Suspension
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