Almotan 12.5 Tablet strip of 4 tablets

Almigra 6.25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse.

Almotriptan 12.5mg

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Almotan 12.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Almotan 12.5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Almotriptan : Neck pain, Dizziness, Sensation of heaviness, Sleepiness, Weakness, Throat pain, Dryness in mouth, Jaw pain, Nausea, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Warm sensation

Almotan 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the brain and release of vasoactive and pro-inflammatory peptides (chemical messenger) from sensory nerve endings. Almigra 6.25mg Tablet is a selective serotonin receptor agonist. It works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels and prevents the release of the chemical messenger in the nerve endings, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

Q. Is Almigra a narcotic? Does it have abuse potential?
No, Almigra is neither a narcotic nor does it have abuse potential. It is an antimigraine agent which belongs to a class of compounds known as selective serotonin receptor agonists.

Q. How often can I take Almigra?
The maximum daily dose is two tablets within 24 hours. However, a gap of at least 2 hours between first and second dose needs to be maintained.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen with Almigra?
Almigra may take 2-3 hours to show its effect, wait for it to work. If still there is no considerable improvement then you can take NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen), but do not take additional triptans for relief.

Q. Can Almigra be used for migraine prophylaxis or cluster headaches?
Almigra is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks or cluster headaches. However, it should only be used in cases where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.

Q. How many times can I take Almigra in a month?
Almigra is safe if you are taking this medicine for four migraine episode in a 30-day period. However, it has not been established that the medicine is safe if used for treating an average of more than four migraine episodes in a 30-day period.

Q. What should I tell my doctor?
Before taking Almigra, you should inform your doctor if you have a heart disease or any risk factor associated with it (e.g., high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, family history of heart disease, men over 40 years of age, or a postmenopausal women), mild to moderate liver disease, or severe kidney disease. The doctor should be informed if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination, or weakness in the leg and arm. Along with that, it is important to inform your doctor if you are taking medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (e.g., sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, and fluoxetine) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (e.g., venlafaxine), and duloxetine for depression.

Q. Does migraine run in families?
Yes, Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been observed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraine attacks when they are pregnant.