ELIPRAN 20MG TAB

Overview

ELIPRAN 20MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ELIPRAN 20MG TAB is composed of: ELETRIPTAN (20.0 MG)

Eletriptan is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Eletriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.Eletriptan is used to treat migraine headaches. Eletriptan will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.Eletriptan should not be used to treat a common tension headache, a headache that causes loss of movement on one side of your body, or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches. Use this medicine only if your condition has been confirmed by a doctor as migraine headaches.Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Eletriptan works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

Usage

ELETRIPTAN is generally used to treat: Migraine
ELETRIPTAN can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Eyes Sensitive To Light, Nausea, Vomit

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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

Precautions for ELIPRAN 20MG TAB and its Constituents


  • To relieve migraine as soon as possible, take Eletriptan as soon as the headache begins.
  • Lying down in a quiet and dark room for a while after you use Eletriptan may help to relieve the migraine.
  • Take Eletriptan only as prescribed by the doctor. Using too much Eletriptan may increase the chances of side effects. Notify your doctor if your migraine headaches are occurring more often, than before you started using Eletriptan.
  • Notify your doctor if you have used Eletriptan for at least three consecutive months.
  • Avoid driving after taking as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Eletriptan, it can cause new and worse headaches.
  • To relieve migraine as soon as possible, take Eletriptan as soon as the headache begins.
  • Lying down in a quiet and dark room for a while after you use Eletriptan may help to relieve the migraine.
  • Take Eletriptan only as prescribed by the doctor. Using too much Eletriptan may increase the chances of side effects.
  • Notify your doctor if your migraine headaches are occurring more often, than before you started using Eletriptan.
  • Notify your doctor if you have used Eletriptan for at least three consecutive months. Avoid driving after taking as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
  •  Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Eletriptan, it can cause new and worse headaches.

Common Side-Effects

ELETRIPTAN : Indigestion, Itchy Skin, Asthenia, Chest Pain, Throat Tightness, Difficulty Swallowing, Heartburn, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Dry Mouth, Crawling Sensation, Abdomen Discomfort

Serious Side-Effects

ELETRIPTAN : Drowsiness, Fingers Blue Colored Skin, Toes Blue Colored Skin, Feet Feeling Cold

Rare Side-Effects

ELETRIPTAN : Nosebleeds, Serotonin Syndrome, Breathlessness, Head Headache, Nausea, Chest Discomfort, Dizziness, Back Pain, Arms Pain, Jaws Pain, Body Excessive Sweating, Eyes Blurred Vision, Vomit

Disease Interactions

ELETRIPTAN can interfere with: Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Hyperlipidemia, Menopause, Smoking, Myocardial Infarction, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

ELETRIPTAN is categorized as: ANTIMIGRAINE AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ELIPRAN 20MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ELIPRAN 20MG TABINR 64 for 2 TABLETSELETRIPTAN 20.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ELETRIPTANELETRIPTAN
ELIPRAN 40MG TABINR 141 for 2 TABLETSELETRIPTAN 40.0 MG