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Eletriptan at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
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 Eletriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headache (severe
throbbing headache that sometimes comes along with nausea and
sensitivity to sound and light). Eletriptan is in a class of
medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works by
reducing swelling of blood vessels in the brain, stopping pain signals
from being sent to the brain, and blocking the release of certain
natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of
migraine. Eletriptan does not prevent migraine attacks or reduce the
number of headaches you have. |
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Eletriptan (
generic Relpax) |
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12 Relpax 20mg |
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Males |
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24 Relpax 20mg |
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12 Relpax 40mg |
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24 Relpax 40mg |
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Eletriptan Use Indication:
Eletriptan comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken at
the first sign of a migraine attack. 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 Relpax , do not take a second tablet before calling your doctor. Do
not take more than two eletriptan tablets in any 24-hour period. Call
your doctor if you need to take Relpax (Eletriptan) more than three
times a month. 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.
You may take your first dose of Relpax (Eletriptan) in a doctor's office
or other medical facility where you can be monitored for serious
reactions.
Eletriptan
Medication Side Effects:
Eletriptan may cause side effects. Tell
your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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weakness
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upset stomach
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heartburn
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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headache
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dry mouth
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stomach pain or cramps
Some Relpax
side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if
you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
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tightness, pain, pressure,
or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
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slow or difficult speech
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dizziness or faintness
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weakness or numbness of an
arm or leg
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severe stomach pain
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bloody diarrhea
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rapid, pounding, or
irregular heart beat
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difficulty breathing
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paleness or blue color of
the fingers and toes
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pain, burning, or tingling
in the hands or feet
Precautions on using Eletriptan Medication
Before taking
Eletriptan,
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tell your doctor and
pharmacist if you are allergic to Relpax (Eletriptan) or any other
medications.
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do not take Eletriptan within 24 hours of another selective serotonin receptor
agonist such as almotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan
(Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), or zolmitriptan
(Zomig); or ergot-type medications such as bromocriptine (Parlodel),
cabergoline (Dostinex), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal),
ergoloid mesylates (Germinal, Hydergine), ergonovine (Ergotrate),
ergotamine (Bellergal-S, Cafergot, Ergomar, Wigraine),
methylergonovine (Methergine), methysergide (Sansert), and pergolide (Permax).
Do not take Relpax (Eletriptan) within 72 hours of clarithromycin (Biaxin),
itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), nefazodone (Serzone),
nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir), and troleandomycin (TAO).
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tell your doctor and
pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications,
vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
Be sure to mention any of the following: cimetidine (Tagamet);
cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); danazol (Danocrine); delavirdine (Rescriptor);
diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin,
Erythrocin); fluconazole (Diflucan); indinavir (Crixivan); isoniazid (INH,
Nydrazid); metronidazole (Flagyl); selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac,
Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline
(Zoloft); verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); and zafirlukast
(Accolate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your
medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
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tell your doctor if you
smoke, if you or any family members have or have ever had heart
disease, if you have gone through menopause (change of life), and if
you have or have ever had a heart attack; angina (chest pain); high
blood pressure; stroke or 'mini-stroke'; high cholesterol; diabetes;
circulation problems such as ischemic bowel disease; or kidney or
liver disease.
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tell your doctor if you are
pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you
become pregnant while taking Relpax , call your doctor.
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you should know that Relpax
(Eletriptan) may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate
machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
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talk to your doctor about
your headache symptoms to make sure they are caused by migraine.
Eletriptan should not be used to treat hemiplegic or basilar
migraine or headaches caused by other conditions (such as cluster
headaches).
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