Relpax Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Eletriptan HBr

Indications/Uses

Acute treatment of migraine w/ or w/o aura.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 18-65 yr Initially 40 mg, repeated if necessary after 2 hr. Max: 160 mg/day. Renal impairment Max: 40 mg.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe hepatic impairment. Uncontrolled HTN. CHD including ischaemic heart disease (angina pectoris, previous MI or confirmed silent ischaemia). Coronary artery vasospasm, Prinzmetal's angina. Peripheral vascular disease. History of CVA or transient ischaemic attack. Concomitant use w/ ergotamine, ergotamine derivatives (including methysergide), other 5-HT₁ receptor agonists.

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Special Precautions

Renal impairment. Concomitant use w/ SNRIs & SSRIs, potent CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, josamycin & PIs (ritonavir, indinavir & nelfinavir); other 5-HT₁ receptor agonists. Not for management of hemiplegic, ophthalmoplegic or basilar migraine, & treatment of atypical headaches. CV evaluation prior to commencement of therapy. CAD patients (HTN, diabetes, smokers, men >40 yr, post-menopausal women & strong family history of CAD). Patients w/ heart failure & chronic daily headache. Do not use prophylactically. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Adolescents 12-17 yr & childn 6-11 yr. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly >65 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, headache, hypertonia, hypoesthesia, myasthenia, paraesthesia, somnolence; vertigo; palpitation, tachycardia; sensation of warmth or flushing; pharyngitis, throat tightness; abdominal pain, dry mouth, dyspepsia, nausea; sweating; back pain, myalgia; asthenia, chest symptoms (pain, tightness, pressure), chills, pain.

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Drug Interactions

Increased exposure w/ potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, josamycin) & PIs (ritonavir, indinavir & nelfinavir). Increased BP w/ caffeine. Increased risk of serotonin syndrome w/ SSRIs & SNRIs.

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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

N02CC06 - eletriptan ; Belongs to the class of selective serotonin (5HT1) agonists preparations. Used to relieve migraine.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Relpax FC tab 40 mg

Packing/Price

2's

Relpax

eletriptan

Manufacturer:

Viatris

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma