Almotriptan 12.5 mg

Almotriptan 12.5 mg — Uses and Benefits

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

How to Use 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

Almotriptan 12.5 mg — Side Effects

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.

Almotriptan 12.5 mg — Safety Information and Precautions

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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