RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) is prescribed by the physicians for the adult patients suffering from acute migraine attack with or with out the presence of aura, a typical symptom of migraine which includes visual disturbances prior to the migraine attack with signs of halos or flashing light, throbbing pain and disturbed speech. ELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) should be used a prophylactic treatment for the migraine and other forms of headaches and stress including unusual types of migraines like hemiplegic or basilar migraine. RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) is only for short term use and not for long-term use.
Who should not take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide)?
RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) should not be used by the patients with the medical history of cardiovascular disease, unstable or stable angina, ischemic bowel disease, Transient Ischemic attack (TIA) or cerebro-vascular accident, uncontrolled blood pressure, history of myocardial infarction or ischemia, person who is allergic to RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) and person with peripheral vascular diseases. If you are taking drugs like Ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, Troleandomycin, Clarithromycin and other migraine treatment drugs like sumatriptan, Zolmitriptan, ergotamine and methysergide, you should not take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide). If you are pregnant, consult your physician before taking RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide). RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) can pass the breast milk and therefore you should not feed while your baby while taking RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide).
RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) Side Effects:
RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) can cause chest tightness, pain and/or pressure like feeling in the chest, dry mouth, dyspepsia, dizziness, headache, somnolence, paresthesia, nausea or vomiting, dysphagia and asthenia. Serious complications like atrial flutter, thrombophlebitis, hyperglycemia, loss of appetite, bilirubinemia, lymphadenopathy, urogenital anomalies, and hyperventilation with pharyngitis, lachrymal gland disorders and rarely goitre and hyperthyroid problems can occur. However, most of the side effects of the RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) may vary from person to person.
How should I take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide)?
The recommended dosage for the RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) is 20 – 40 mg daily, and in severe form of migraine a dose of 40 mg is prescribed. The following instruction should be followed to take the RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) – 20 - 40 mg (Once Daily): (1) Take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) whole. 5) You can take the second dose of RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) two hours after the previous dose, if you have recurrent migraine attack. Do not chew the tablet or keep RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) for as long as your health care provider tells you do so. To treat your migraine or keep you away from the symptoms of the same, you have to take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) as often and in the way RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) as prescribed by the Physician.
What is the important information I should know about RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide)?
Take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) can be taken once daily with or without food.
For RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
Do not use RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) for the treatment of other forms of headaches or the migraine prophylaxis.
It is important to take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Do not stop taking RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms of the migraine, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Store RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) as per the instructions on the product label.
Keep RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) away from the reach of the children and the pets to avoid accidental exposure.
What happens if I miss a dose of RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide)?
Take the missed dose of RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide)?
Seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide)?
RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for RELPAX (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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