ALMOTRIPTAN

Overview

ALMOTRIPTAN is a Schedule H drug.
Almotriptan is a medication used to treat migraine headaches. Almotriptan belongs to the group of drugs called serotonin receptor agonists or Triptans. It relieves pain by narrowing blood vessels around the brain.

Usage

ALMOTRIPTAN is generally used to treat: Migraine
ALMOTRIPTAN can address symptoms like: Head Headache

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

ALMOTRIPTAN is generally taken Before Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in the patients with history of hypersensitivity and kidney impairment.
Monitor blood pressure regulary.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ALMOTRIPTAN over-dosage can result in: Confusion, Loss Of Balance, Depressed Mood, Mood Swings

Common Side-Effects

ALMOTRIPTAN : Paresthesia, Dry Mouth, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Vomit, Nausea, Dry Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

ALMOTRIPTAN : Essential Tremor, Gastroenteritis, Myalgia, Neck Pain, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Back Pain, Runny Nose, Chills, Throat Soreness

Rare Side-Effects

ALMOTRIPTAN : Hyperreflexia, Nystagmus, Insomnia, Colonic Ischemia, Cough, Sneezing

Disease Interactions

ALMOTRIPTAN can interfere with: Congestive Heart Disease, Kidney Infection, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

ALMOTRIPTAN is categorized as: SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS / ANTIDEPRESSANTS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ALMOTRIPTAN as Ingredient

ALMIGRA 6.25MG TABALMOTRIPTAN 6.25 MG
ALMOGRIL 6.25MGALMOTRIPTAN 6.25 MG
ALMOTAN 12.5MG TABALMOTRIPTAN 12.5 MG
ALMOTAN 6.25MG TABALMOTRIPTAN 6.25 MG