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The medication zolmitriptan is found in zolmitriptan orodispersible tablets, which are part of the triptan class of medications. To treat migraine headaches, zolmitriptan orodispersible tablets are prescribed.
The enlargement of blood vessels in the head may be a contributing factor in migraine symptoms.
The enlargement of these blood vessels is expected to be reduced by zolmitriptan orodispersible tablets. This helps to relieve the migraine headache as well as associated symptoms like feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) and sensitivity to light and sound.
Only when a migraine episode has begun will Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets start working. It should not be used to stop migraine attacks.
Zolmitriptan is equally effective whenever the tablets are taken during a migraine attack; although it is advisable that it is taken as early as possible after the onset of a migraine headache. You can start to feel relief in as little as 1 hour after dosing.
The manufacturer of the product supplied may vary. Please read the patient information leaflet that is provided with the product.
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How to use Zolmitriptan 5mg 6 Orodispersible Tablets
Always take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you're unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dosage is either 2.5 mg or 5 mg. For the treatment of migraine attacks, take zolmitriptan orodispersible tablets.
As soon as your migraine headache starts, take Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets. After an attack is underway, you can still use it.
You may take a second dosage of zolmitriptan if your migraine symptoms come back within 24 hours. You should wait at least two hours between the first and second doses.
Inform your doctor if the medication does not relieve your headache. Your doctor might adjust your course of therapy or increase the dose.
Use no more than two doses in a single day. The maximum zolmitriptan dosage per day is 10 mg.
These tablets are to be used orally.
As instructed on the foil, peel the blister pack open. The tablet should not be forced through the foil.
The tablet should be placed on your tongue so that it can dissolve and be swallowed along with saliva.
You can swallow your medication without drinking any water.
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Possible side effects
This medication may have side effects, however, not everyone experiences them. The migraine attack itself may include some of the symptoms listed below.
If you suffer any of the following negative effects, stop using Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets and call your doctor right away:
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
- Allergic/hypersensitivity reactions include lumpy rash (hives), swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing difficulties.
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
- Angina (pain in the chest, often brought on by exercise), heart attack or spasm of the blood vessels of the heart. You may notice chest pain or shortness of breath.
- Spasm of the blood vessels of the gut can cause damage to your gut. You may notice stomach pain or bloody diarrhoea.
Other side effects that may occur:
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Abnormal sensations such as tingling in your fingers and toes or skin that is sensitive to touch.
- Muscle weakness or muscle pain
- Feeling weak
- Feeling sleepy, dizzy or warm
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Feeling sick, Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Uneven heartbeat
- Heaviness, tightness, pain or pressure in throat, neck, arms and legs, or chest
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- A very fast heartbeat
- Increase in the amount of water you pass (urine) or in how often you need to pass water
- Slightly higher blood pressure
