What is Eletriptan Hydrobromide?
Relpax belongs to the 5-HT1 agonists family of medications.
Relpax is used as a treatment for migraines, as well as the other symptoms of a migraine attack.
For more resources, including a full list of the risks and benefits of Relpax, please review the product monograph.
How does Eletriptan Hydrobromide work?
Migraines are believed to be caused by the widening of blood vessels within the brain.
Relpax works by narrowing these blood vessels, thereby relieving migraines and their symptoms.
What is Eletriptan Hydrobromide used to treat?
Relpax is used in the treatment of migraines, with or without auras, in adults.
It’s also used as a treatment to relieve the other symptoms that accompany migraine attacks.
How do you take Eletriptan Hydrobromide?
Relpax tablets should be taken as soon as your migraine appears. This way, it can start to reduce the migraine symptoms as quickly as possible.
The tablets are to be taken orally, with or without food. They shouldn’t be broken or chewed, but rather, swallowed whole.
Relpax should not be taken continuously to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks you experience.
The typical dose is 20mg, but an additional 20mg may be taken if the migraine returns, but no sooner than 2 hrs after the first dose. Never take more than 40mg within a 24-hour period.
How long does Eletriptan Hydrobromide last after you take it?
What are the common side effects of Eletriptan Hydrobromide?
The most common side effects from taking Relpax include:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Nausea
While most people don’t experience any side effects from taking Relpax, it’s very important to watch for certain side effects, such as:
- Sensations of pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest, neck, throat, or jaw; especially if it’s severe or doesn’t go away
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Heart-throbbing
- Swelling of the face, lips, or eyelids
- Skin rash, bumps, or hives
If you start to experience any severe side effects while taking Relpax, talk to your healthcare practitioner immediately. They may be able to suggest alternative dosages or medications that could work better for you.
Who shouldn't take Eletriptan Hydrobromide?
There are a number of people who shouldn’t take Relpax, including:
- People who have taken other ‘triptans’ medications within the last 24 hours
- People who have taken ketoconazole, itraconazole, nefazodone, troleandomycin, clarithromycin, ritonavir, or nelfinavir within the last 72 hours” like almotriptan, sumatriptan, naratriptan, zolmitriptan, rizatriptan or ergotamine-type medications
- People allergic to any of Relpax’s ingredients
- People with uncontrolled or severe high blood pressure
- People with heart disease, or a history of heart disease
- People with severe liver disease
- People who have had a stroke, circulation issues, Raynaud syndrome, or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
- People who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are using inadequate contraception
Lactose intolerant patients should be aware that Relpax contains lactose.
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