Nurtec Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Rimegepant sulfate

Indications/Uses

Acute treatment of migraine w/ or w/o aura in adults. Preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults w/ at least 4 migraine attacks mthly.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Acute treatment of migraine 75 mg once daily. Prophylaxis of migraine 75 mg every other day. Max: 75 mg daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if hypersensitivity reactions eg, dyspnoea, rash occur. Avoid next dose w/in 48 hr when concomitantly administered w/ moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Not recommended for concomitant use w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors & strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Medication overuse headache. Not recommended in patients w/ severe hepatic impairment; ESRD (CrCl <15 mL/min). Severe renal impairment; dialysis patients. Avoid use during pregnancy. Lactation. Paed <18 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea.

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Drug Interactions

Increased plasma conc w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ritonavir; P-gp & BCRP efflux transporters eg, cyclosporine, verapamil, quinidine. Increased exposure w/ moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole. Decreased plasma conc w/ strong (eg, phenobarb, rifampicin, St. John's wort) or moderate (eg, bosentan, efavirenz, modafinil) CYP3A4 inducers.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antimigraine Preparations

ATC Classification

N02CD06 - rimegepant ; Belongs to the class of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists preparations. Used to relieve migraine.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nurtec oral lyophilisate 75 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 2's;1 × 8's

Nurtec

Manufacturer:

Pfizer

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma