Relpax

Relpax

     * Generic Name: eletriptan hydrobromide
     * Brand Name: Relpax


     * What is eletriptan (Relpax)?
     * What are the possible side effects of eletriptan (Relpax)?
     * What is the most important information I should know about
       eletriptan (Relpax)?
     * What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using
       eletriptan (Relpax)?
     * How should I use eletriptan (Relpax)?
     * What happens if I miss a dose (Relpax)?
     * What happens if I overdose (Relpax)?
     * What should I avoid while using eletriptan (Relpax)?
     * What other drugs will affect eletriptan (Relpax)?
     * Where can I get more information (Relpax)?

What is eletriptan (Relpax)?

   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.

   Eletriptan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication
   guide.

What are the possible side effects of eletriptan (Relpax)?

   Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction:
   hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or
   throat.

   Stop using eletriptan and call your doctor at once if you have:
     * fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;
     * sudden severe stomach pain (especially after meals), constipation
       or diarrhea, weight loss;
     * fever, diarrhea that is bloody;
     * numbness, tingling, cold feeling or burning pain in your feet or
       toes;
     * tightness or heavy feeling in your legs, pale or blue-colored
       appearance in your fingers or toes;
     * heart attack symptoms--chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to
       your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating;
     * signs of a stroke--sudden numbness or weakness (especially on
       one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech,
       problems with vision or balance;
     * dangerously high blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision,
       buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness
       of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure; or
     * high levels of serotonin in the body--agitation,
       hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes,
       nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting.

   Common side effects may include:
     * dizziness, drowsiness;
     * nausea; or
     * weakness, tired feeling.

   This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call
   your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side
   effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about eletriptan
(Relpax)?

   You should not take eletriptan if you have any history of heart
   disease, or if you have angina, blood circulation problems,
   lack of blood supply to the heart, uncontrolled high blood
   pressure, severe liver disease, ischemic bowel disease, a history
   of a heart attack or stroke, or if your headache seems to be
   different from your usual migraine headaches.

   Do not take eletriptan within 24 hours before or after using another
   migraine headache medicine.

   Do not use eletriptan within 72 hours before or after taking:
   clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone,
   ritonavir, or nelfinavir.

   Relpax Patient Information including How Should I Take
   Migraine Headaches:Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment

   A Visual Guide to Migraine Headaches Slideshow
   Headaches & Migraines: Surprising Headache & Migraine Triggers

   Headache and Migraine Triggers Slideshow
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   Take the Headaches Quiz

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using eletriptan
(Relpax)?

   You should not use this medication if you are allergic to eletriptan,
   or if you have:
     * coronary heart disease, angina (chest pain), blood circulation
       problems, lack of blood supply to the heart;
     * a history of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke, including
       "mini-stroke";
     * severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
     * severe liver disease;
     * ischemic bowel disease; or
     * a headache that seems different from your usual migraine headaches.

   To make sure you can safely take eletriptan, tell your doctor if you
   have any of these other conditions:
     * liver disease;
     * kidney disease;
     * high blood pressure, a heart rhythm disorder; or
     * risk factors for coronary artery disease (such as diabetes,
       menopause, smoking, being overweight, having high blood
       pressure or high cholesterol, having a family history of
       coronary artery disease, being older than 40 and a man, or being a
       woman who has had a hysterectomy).

   It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell
   your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

   Eletriptan can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell
   your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

   Do not give this medicine to anyone under 18 years old.

How should I use eletriptan (Relpax)?

   Your doctor may want to give your first dose of this medicine in a
   hospital or clinic setting to quickly treat any serious side effects
   that occur.

   Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may
   occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do
   not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than
   recommended.

   Take eletriptan as soon as you notice migraine symptoms.

   After taking a tablet: If your headache does not completely go away, or
   goes away and comes back, take a second tablet 2 hours after the first.
   Do not take more than 80 mg of eletriptan in 24 hours. If your symptoms
   have not improved, contact your doctor before taking any more tablets.

   Call your doctor if your headache does not go away at all after taking
   the first eletriptan tablet.

   Never use more than your recommended dose. Overuse of migraine
   headache medicine can make headaches worse.

   Do not take migraine headache medication for longer than 10 days in any
   1 month. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well
   in treating your migraine attacks.

   If you use eletriptan long-term, your heart function may need to be
   checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an
   EKG). This will help your doctor determine if it is still safe for you
   to take eletriptan.

   Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

   Relpax Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose
   Migraine Headaches:Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment

   A Visual Guide to Migraine Headaches Slideshow
   Headaches & Migraines: Surprising Headache & Migraine Triggers

   Headache and Migraine Triggers Slideshow
   RxList

   Take the Headaches Quiz

What happens if I miss a dose (Relpax)?

   Since eletriptan is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing
   schedule. Call your doctor promptly if your symptoms do not improve
   after using eletriptan.

   After taking an eletriptan tablet, you must wait 2 hours before taking
   a second tablet. Do not take more than 80 mg of eletriptan in 24 hours.

What happens if I overdose (Relpax)?

   Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at
   1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while using eletriptan (Relpax)?

   Do not take eletriptan within 24 hours before or after using another
   migraine headache medicine, including:
     * medicines like eletriptan--almotriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan,
       rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, and others; or
     * ergot medicine--dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine,
       methylergonovine.

   Do not use eletriptan within 72 hours before or after taking any of the
   following medicines:
     * itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral);
     * nefazodone;
     * clarithromycin (Biaxin); or
     * ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra), nelfinavir (Viracept).

   Eletriptan may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you
   drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

What other drugs will affect eletriptan (Relpax)?

   Taking eletriptan while you are using certain other medicines can cause
   high levels of serotonin to build up in your body, a condition called
   "serotonin syndrome," which can be fatal. Tell your doctor if you also
   use:
     * medicine to treat depression;
     * medicine to treat a psychiatric disorder;
     * a narcotic (opioid) medication; or
     * medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting.

   This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with eletriptan,
   including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and
   herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this
   medication guide.

Where can I get more information (Relpax)?

   Your pharmacist can provide more information about eletriptan.
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