Eletriptan treats migraine headaches. For best results, take it at the first sign of a migraine. Do not take more than recommended daily and weekly amounts as this may result in rebound headaches.
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Eletriptan Overview
Eletriptan is a prescription medication used to treat migraine headaches once they have started. Eletriptan belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin receptor agonists or "triptans", which reduce swelling of blood vessels surrounding the brain. This swelling is associated with the headache pain of a migraine attack. Eletriptan blocks the release of substances from nerve endings that cause more pain and other symptoms like nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.
This medication comes in tablet form to be taken at the first sign of a migraine headache. A second tablet can be taken after 2 hours if needed.
Common side effects of eletriptan include dizziness, nausea, and weakness.
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Rate It Relpax 40 MG Oral TabletColor: Orange
Shape: Round
Size: 8.00
Score: 1
Imprint: REP40 Pfizer
Eletriptan Cautionary Labelsprecautionsprecautions
Uses of Eletriptan
Eletriptan is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine headaches in adults.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Eletriptan Brand Names
Eletriptan may be found in some form under the following brand names:
Relpax
Eletriptan Drug Class
Eletriptan is part of the drug class:
Selective serotonin
Side Effects of Eletriptan
Eletriptan is generally well tolerated. As with any medicine, people taking eletriptan may have side effects. The side effects are usually mild and do not last long.
The most common side effects of eletriptan are:
dizziness
nausea
weakness
tiredness
pain or pressure sensation (e.g., in the chest or throat)
In very rare cases, patients taking triptans, such as eletriptan, may experience serious side effects, including heart attacks. Call your doctor right away if you have:
severe chest pains
shortness of breath
Some patients taking triptans may have a reaction called serotonin syndrome particularly during combined use with certain types of antidepressants, SSRIs or SNRIs.
Symptoms may include confusion, hallucinations, fast heart beat, feeling faint, fever, sweating, muscle spasm, difficulty walking and/or diarrhea. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms after taking eletriptan.
Overuse of anti-migraine drugs like eletriptan can lead to daily headaches. Talk to your doctor if you have persistent non-migraine headaches.
This is not a complete list of side effects. Talk to your doctor if you develop any symptoms that concern you.