Eletriptan is used to treat migraine headaches. It helps to reduce pain and other symptoms associated with a migraine headache.
Take Eletriptan exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.
This medicine may be taken with or without food.
Take Eletriptan only when you have a migraine attack. Do not take this medicine if you do not have a migraine attack.
Eletriptan should be taken at the first sign of a migraine headache. If your migraine headache does not go away after taking the first dose, do not take a second dose without first asking your doctor. If your doctor says that you can take a second dose, wait for at least 2 hours from the time you took the first dose before taking the second dose.
Do not take more than 2 doses of Eletriptan in a 24-hour period.
Do not take more than 80 mg of Eletriptan in a 24-hour period.
Alert your doctor if you have:
- heart disease
- severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- severe renal disease
- severe liver disease
- history of stroke
- blood circulation problems
as Eletriptan may not be suitable for you.
Do not take Eletriptan if you have already taken similar migraine medicine e.g. almotriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan or zolmitriptan in the last 24 hours.
Do not take Eletriptan if you have taken any migraine medicine which contains ergotamine or methysergide in the last 24 hours.
Inform your doctor if you have the following:
- diabetes
- obesity
- high cholesterol
- undiagnosed headaches
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Notify your doctor if you smoke or a chain smoker.
Eletriptan should not be taken to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks.
Your doctor may need to do a medical examination and various tests before starting you on this medicine.
If you have an increased risk of heart disease, your doctor may advise you to take your first dose of Eletriptan in the clinic so that he can monitor your response. You will also be required to have regular heart check-ups while being treated with this medicine.
Eletriptan is not a painkiller. Do not take this medicine for any other purpose other than to relieve a migraine headache.
Eletriptan may cause dizziness or drowziness. This medicine may also cause you to suddenly fall asleep during your daily activities such as eating and watching television. You may not feel drowsy before you fall asleep. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to be alert.
Other side effects of Eletriptan include any of the following: nausea, stomach discomfort, muscle weakness, headache, flushing, throat tightness, dry mouth, and a tingling or abnormal sensation.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience:
- tightness, pain, pressure or heaviness in the chest area, throat or jaw
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- agitation, confusion, hallucinations
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Do not take Eletriptan if you have already taken similar migraine medicine e.g. almotriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan or zolmitriptan in the last 24 hours.
Do not take Eletriptan if you have taken any migraine medicine which contains ergotamine or methysergide in the last 24 hours.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of these medicines:
- antibiotics e.g. erythromycin, clarithromycin
- medicines for fungal infection e.g. itraconazole, ketoconazole
- medicines for high blood pressure e.g. propranolol, verapamil
- medicines for HIV or AIDS e.g. ritonavir, nelfinavir
- medicines for depression e.g. fluoxetine, fluvoxamine
- a herbal supplement called St John's wort
This list does not include all medicines that may interact with Eletriptan.
Always notify the doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Certain types of food and food additives such as chocolate, cheese, coffee and monosodium glutamate (MSG) may trigger a migraine attack. You may want to keep a food diary to help you identify possible foods that trigger off your attacks.
Avoid alcohol.
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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