ZOLMIST 5MG NASAL SPRAY - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions
5 Common Side-Effects
6 Rare Side-Effects
7 Disease Interactions
8 Technical Classification
9 Available Alternatives
- 9.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

ZOLMIST 5MG NASAL SPRAY is a Schedule H drug.

ZOLMIST 5MG NASAL SPRAY is composed of: ZOLMITRIPTAN (5.0 MG)

Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound and other migraine symptoms. Zolmitriptan is used to treat migraine headaches in adults. Zolmitriptan will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks. Zolmitriptan 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 medication only if your condition has been confirmed by a doctor as migraine headaches. Safety and efficacy of nasal spray have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.

Usage

ZOLMITRIPTAN is generally used to treat: Migraine
ZOLMITRIPTAN can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Nausea

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions

Avoid taking this medication along with monoamine oxidase inhibitors to prevent allergic reactions. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, menopause, poor blood supply, ischemic bowel disease, liver or kidney disease, breathing problem, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patient may develop with increased risk of Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: increased heart rate, shivering, sweating, dilated pupils,etc . If it is so consult with your healthcare provider.

Common Side-Effects

ZOLMITRIPTAN : Diarrhoea, Heart Attack, Nausea, Weakness (generalized), Drowsiness, Dizziness, Left Arm Pain, Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Abdomen Pain, Fainting

Rare Side-Effects

ZOLMITRIPTAN : Serotonin Syndrome, Hallucinations, Loss Of Coordination, Agitation, Restless Or Irritability

Disease Interactions

ZOLMITRIPTAN can interfere with: Diabetes Mellitus, Ischemic Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Menopause, Obesity, Myocardial Infarction, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

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

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ZOLMIST 5MG NASAL SPRAY	INR 404 for 7 MDI NASAL SPRAY	ZOLMITRIPTAN 5.0 MG
ZOLMIST SPRAY	INR 404 for 7 MDI NASAL SPRAY	ZOLMITRIPTAN 5 MG
ZOLMIT 2.5MG CAP	INR 22.86 for 10 CAPSULES	ZOLMITRIPTAN 2.5 MG
ZOLMITRIPTAN		ZOLMITRIPTAN
ZOLPAX NASAL SPRAY	INR 404 for 5 ML NASAL SPRAY	ZOLMITRIPTAN 5.0 MG