Elipran 40mg Tablet
About Elipran 40mg Tablet
Elipran 40mg Tablet is used to treat migraine headaches. Elipran 40mg Tablet will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.
Side effects: weakness;tiredness;upset stomach;heartburn;dizziness;drowsiness;headache;dry mouth;nausea;feeling warm or cold.Elipran 40mg Tablet comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken at the first sign of a migraine headache. If your symptoms improve after you take eletriptan but return after 2 hours or longer, you may take a second tablet. However, if your symptoms do not improve after you take eletriptan, do not take a second tablet before calling your doctor. Your doctor will tell you the maximum number of tablets you may take in a 24-hour period. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take eletriptan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to eletriptan, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in eletriptan tablets. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.Do not take eletriptan if you have taken any of the following medications in the past 24 hours: other selective serotonin receptor agonists such as almotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex, in Treximet), or zolmitriptan (Zomig); or ergot-type medications such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), cabergoline, dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergoloid mesylates (Hydergine), ergonovine (Ergotrate), ergotamine (Cafergot, Ergomar), methylergonovine (Methergine), methysergide (Sansert), and pergolide (Permax). Elipran 40mg Tablet is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Elipran 40mg Tablet also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Precaution:Elipran 40mg Tablet should not be used to treat a common tension headache, a headache that causes loss of movement on one side of your body, or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches. Use this medicine only if your condition has been confirmed by a doctor as migraine headaches.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.Elipran 40mg Tablet help to reduce swelling of the blood vessels surrounding the brain. This swelling is associated with the head pain of a migraine attack. Elipran 40mg Tablet 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 symptoms by eletriptan.
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 Elipran 40mg Tablet ?
Sensation Of Heaviness
Weakness
Jaw Pain
Throat Pain
Paresthesia (Tingling Or Pricking Sensation)
Warm 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.
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Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Elipran 40mg 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?
Elipran 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Limited information indicates that Elipran 40mg Tablet produces low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants.Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Elipran 40mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Does this affect kidney function?
Elipran 40mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Elipran 40mg Tablet is recommended.
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.
How does this medication work?
This medication belongs to the class of a selective agonist of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors used to treat migraine. Its proposed mechanism of action is vasoconstriction caused by activation of 5-HT1 receptors on blood vessels in the head, which relieves migraine directly.
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 Elipran 40mg Tablet ?
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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