Zomitan 2.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zolmitriptan |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Acute treatment of migraines with or without aura in adults
Pharmacology
- Agonist effects at the 5-HT1B/1D receptors on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system resulting in cranial vessel constriction and inhibition of pro-inflammatory neuropeptide release
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended starting dose of 2.5 mg tablet
- Maximum recommended single dose of 5 mg
- Maximum daily dose of 10 mg in any 24-hours period
- Administer one dose of Zolmitriptan Nasal Spray 5 mg
- Maximum daily dose of nasal spray should not exceed 10 mg in any 24-hour period
- Pharmacokinetics of a 5 mg nasal spray dose is similar to the 5 mg oral formulations
- Safety of treating an average of more than four headaches in a 30 day period has not been established
Contraindications
- Ischemic coronary artery disease
- History of stroke
- Concurrent or recent use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
- Known hypersensitivity to Zolmitriptan
Side Effects
- Neck/throat/jaw pain or pressure
- Dizziness
- Paresthesia
- Asthenia
- Somnolence
- Warm/cold sensation
- Nausea
- Heaviness sensation
- Dry mouth
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
- Not known whether Zolmitriptan is excreted in human milk
- Decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare reports of serious cardiac adverse reactions including acute myocardial infarction
- Sensations of tightness, pain, and pressure may occur in the chest, throat, neck, and jaw after treatment with Zomitan
Use in Special Populations
- Not recommended for use in patients under 18 years of age
Therapeutic Class
- 5-HT Agonists
Storage Conditions
- Protect from light and moisture
- Store below 30°C
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children