Eletriptan Axapharm Filmtabl 40 mg 20 pcs

What is Eletriptan Axapharm and when is it used?

Eletriptan Axapharm is one of the so-called 5-HT ₁ agonists and may only be used on prescription from a doctor.Eletriptan Axapharm is used for the acute treatment of migraines with or without aura. Migraine headaches are likely caused by the painful enlargement and inflammation of blood vessels in the head. Eletriptan Axapharm is thought to work by narrowing these dilated blood vessels again.The so-called aura phase can precede the actual migraine and include, for example, visual disturbances, numbness or speech disorders.

When should Eletriptan Axapharm not be taken?

You must not take Eletriptan Axapharm if you

• are hypersensitive to Eletriptan or one of the other ingredients of Eletriptan Axapharm, such as the dye yellow orange S (E110),have severe liver diseasesuffer from kidney dysfunction,suffer from high and therapeutically insufficiently controlled blood pressure,have ever suffered from heart diseases such as heart attack or angina pectoris or other circulatory disorders of the heart muscle or the coronary arteries (e.g. Prinzmetal's angina),suffer from vascular diseases / circulatory disorders of the limbs or the brain,you have ever had a stroke (including a mild stroke that lasted only a few minutes or hours)have taken other migraine drugs such as ergotamine (such as Cafergot ^® and Cafergot-PB ^® ), ergotamine-related substances (including methysergide) 24 hours before or after taking Eletriptan Axapharm,are taking other 5-HT ₁ receptor agonists (triptans) at the same time .

In what circumstances should you take caution when taking Eletriptan Axapharm?

This medicine can affect your ability to react, drive and use tools or machines.If you have ever been diagnosed with an increased risk of heart disease or have risk factors for heart disease (e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, nicotine consumption or nicotine replacement therapy, heart disease in the family, men over 40, women after menopause or menopause), if you attend If you suffer from epilepsy or are prone to seizures, you should only use Eletriptan Axapharm after consulting your doctor.As Eletriptan Axapharm can interact with certain other medicinal products, you should only combine Eletriptan Axapharm with other medicinal products after consulting your doctor. You should tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• other remedies for migraines;certain antibiotics such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, and josamycin;certain antifungal medicines such as ketoconazole and itraconazole;so-called protease inhibitors such as ritonavir, indinavir and nelfinavir.

Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose for Eletriptan Axapharm if you are taking any of the medicines mentioned above.In rare cases, a so-called «serotonin syndrome» can occur when triptans, including Eletriptan Axapharm, are used together with other medicinal products with a serotonergic effect. These include certain types of drugs for depression (e.g. so-called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or selective serotonin / norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, so-called MAO inhibitors, L-tryptophan, lithium, tricyclic antidepressants, St. John's wort) and certain pain relievers (opiates) . Tell your doctor if you are being treated with these medicines. The «serotonin syndrome» can include the following symptoms: increased excitability of the muscle reflexes, muscle twitching, tremors, restlessness, fear, hallucinations, irritability up to a state of confusion and unconsciousness, rapid heartbeat, Changes in blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, fever and diarrhea. Tell your doctor if you get any of these symptoms after taking Eletriptan Axapharm.If swelling of the face (e.g. lips, eyelids), tongue or throat (swallowing or breathing difficulties) (angioedema) occurs during treatment with Eletriptan Axapharm, contact your doctor immediately.Excessive use of drugs to treat headaches has been associated with an exacerbation of headaches in sensitive patients (drug headache). Your doctor may stop treatment with Eletriptan Axapharm in this case.Eletriptan Axapharm film-coated tablets contain lactose. Please take the film-coated tablets only after consulting your doctor, if you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance.The azo dye yellow orange S (E 110) contained in Eletriptan Axapharm can cause allergic reactions.This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per film-coated tablet (40 mg film-coated tablet, 80 mg film-coated tablet), ie it is essentially «sodium-free».Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you

• suffer from other diseases,Have allergies ortake other drugs (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can Eletriptan Axapharm be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding, you should only take Eletriptan Axapharm after consulting your doctor.

How do you use Eletriptan Axapharm?

Eletriptan Axapharm should be taken as soon as possible after the onset of a migraine headache. Eletriptan Axapharm must not be used to prevent a migraine attack. Eletriptan Axapharm should also not be taken during the so-called "aura" phase, which precedes the actual migraine and can include, for example, visual disturbances, numbness or speech disorders.Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the following dosage guidelines apply:The usual starting dose is one 40 mg film-coated tablet. If there is no improvement 2 hours after the first film-coated tablet, you should not take a second film-coated tablet. In such a case, ask your doctor for advice.If the migraine headache recurs after initial improvement, you can take a second film-coated tablet. In this case you should allow two hours between the first and second film-coated tablets.You should not take more than 160 mg eletriptan (4 film-coated tablets of 40 mg or 2 film-coated tablets of 80 mg) within 24 hours.You should swallow the film-coated tablets whole with a little water.Caution should be exercised when administering doses greater than 40 mg eletriptan in patients over 65 years of age.The use of Eletriptan Axapharm is not recommended in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.Do not change the prescribed dosage on your own. If you think that the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

What should you do if you have taken too many film-coated tablets?

Always follow your doctor's prescription. If you have taken more film-coated tablets than prescribed or if someone else has taken your film-coated tablets, inform your doctor immediately.

What side effects can Eletriptan Axapharm have?

The following side effects may occur when taking or using Eletriptan Axapharm:Side effects are usually mild to moderate and do not last long. Some of them can also be caused by the migraines themselves.Fatigue, drowsiness, feeling weak, back pain, chills, indigestion (dyspepsia), nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, drowsiness, decreased sensitivity to touch (hypesthesia), sweating, warmth / flushing, tingling, tightness in the chest and throat were reported , Palpitations, palpitations, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing / itching or burning in the throat, muscle stiffness, muscle pain and headache have been reported.The following side effects have also been observed since the market launch: allergic reactions, swelling of the face (e.g. lips, eyelids), swelling of the tongue, swelling of the limbs and / or in the throat (so-called angioedema), itching, rash, circulatory disorders of the large intestine, vomiting, High blood pressure, low blood pressure, fainting, circulatory disorders of the heart muscle (e.g. heart attack, angina pectoris) and sometimes severe visual disturbances.Contact your doctor or health care professional immediately if you notice any of these side effects, or if you experience heaviness, pain, pressure or tightness in the chest and neck area.Tell your doctor if you suffer from the effects mentioned above while you are taking Eletriptan Axapharm.If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What should also be noted?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the point marked "EXP." On the pack. designated date can be used. You should return the unused film-coated tablets to your pharmacy.

Storage advice

Store at room temperature (15-25 ° C) in the original packaging and out of the reach of children.

More information

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Eletriptan Axapharm contain?

Active ingredients

1 film-coated tablet contains 40 mg or 80 mg of eletriptan (as eletriptan hydrobromide) as the active ingredient.

Auxiliary materials

Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium (E468), magnesium stearate; Coating: yellow orange S (E110), hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), lactose monohydrate, triacetin.

Approval number

65924 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Eletriptan Axapharm? Which packs are available?

You can only get Eletriptan Axapharm in pharmacies with a doctor's prescription.

• Eletriptan Axapharm 40 mg: packs of 4, 6 or 20 film-coated tablets.Eletriptan Axapharm 80 mg: Box with 6 or 20 film-coated tablets.

Marketing authorization holder

axapharm ag, 6340 Baar.