ALMOGRIL 12.5MG TABLET

Uses and Benefits of ALMOGRIL 12.5MG TABLET (ALMOTRIPTAN 12.5 MG)

Almotriptan is used for the treatment of acute migraine headaches in adults.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Relief of migraine attacks with or without aura
• Reducing migraine-related symptoms such as headache pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound

HOW IT WORKS

• Acts on serotonin (5-HT1) receptors in the brain
• Causes narrowing of dilated blood vessels around the brain that trigger migraine pain
• Blocks release of pain-causing chemicals involved in migraine

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for prevention of migraine attacks
• Not used for tension-type or cluster headaches
• Not used for general body pain or fever
• Not meant for daily long-term use

Side Effects of ALMOGRIL 12.5MG TABLET (ALMOTRIPTAN 12.5 MG)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Dry mouth

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
• Mild chest tightness
• Palpitations
• Feeling warm or flushed
• Headache other than migraine

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe chest pain or pressure spreading to arm or jaw
• Sudden severe headache unlike usual migraine
• Difficulty breathing, swelling of face or throat (allergic reaction)
• Irregular or fast heartbeat
• Sudden weakness, slurred speech, or vision loss (signs of stroke)
• Severe stomach pain or bloody diarrhoea

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use ALMOGRIL 12.5MG TABLET (ALMOTRIPTAN 12.5 MG)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually as soon as migraine symptoms begin
• Swallow the tablet with water; it can be taken with or without food
• Do not take more than the prescribed dose or frequency in a day
• If the migraine returns after initial relief, a second dose may be taken only after the gap advised by your doctor
• Do not use this medicine to prevent an expected migraine

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• This medicine is taken only when needed for an attack, not on a fixed schedule
• If your migraine is ongoing and you missed taking it at onset, take it as soon as you remember, following your doctor's advice
• Do not double the dose

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Safety Information and Precautions for ALMOGRIL 12.5MG TABLET (ALMOTRIPTAN 12.5 MG)

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Have had a heart attack, angina, stroke, or mini-stroke (TIA)
• Have uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Have severe liver or kidney disease
• Are allergic to almotriptan or other triptans
• Have taken an ergotamine-containing medicine or another triptan within the last 24 hours

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have risk factors for heart disease such as diabetes, smoking, obesity, or high cholesterol
• Have a family history of heart disease
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Have a history of seizures
• Are taking antidepressants (SSRIs or SNRIs)

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Ergotamine or ergot-type medicines
• Other triptans used for migraine
• MAO inhibitors
• SSRI or SNRI antidepressants (risk of serotonin syndrome)
• Certain antifungal or antibiotic medicines that affect drug clearance

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take almotriptan daily for chronic headaches?

No, it is meant for treating individual migraine attacks, not for daily or preventive use.

Can I drive after taking this medicine?

Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking it.

Is it safe to take with painkillers like paracetamol?

• Usually yes, but always confirm with your doctor to avoid overlapping side effects or interactions.
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