Elipran 20 Tablet 4's
About Elipran 20 Tablet 4's
Elipran 20 Tablet 4's belongs to a class of drugs called serotonin receptor agonists primarily used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura. Aura is a phase before the start of a migraine headache that involves numbness, speech, or vision disorders. Migraine is a common disorder associated with multiple symptoms but frequently causes headaches of varying intensity, usually along with nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Elipran 20 Tablet 4's contains Eletriptan which works by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain and causing the narrowing of blood vessels. Thereby, it helps in relieving the pain of migraine headaches.
Take Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Elipran 20 Tablet 4's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, chest pain, indigestion, dry mouth, drowsiness, nausea, flushing (redness, warmth, or tingling sensation), and sore throat. Most of these side effects of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Elipran 20 Tablet 4's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's. You are advised not to breastfeed for 24 hours after taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches. Drive only if you are alert as Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
Uses of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's
Medicinal Benefits
Elipran 20 Tablet 4's contains Eletriptan used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura. Aura is a phase before the start of a migraine headache that involves numbness, speech, or vision disorders. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's stimulates serotonin receptors in the brain and causes the narrowing of blood vessels. Thereby, it helps in relieving the pain of migraine headaches.
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Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Elipran 20 Tablet 4's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's. You are advised not to breastfeeding for 24 hours after taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches. Drive only if you are alert as Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose as it may increase the risk of heart problems or high blood pressure.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may interact with alkaloids (ergotamine), other medicines used to treat migraine (zolmitriptan, almotriptan, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, naratriptan), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS (indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir).
Drug-Food Interaction: Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may interact with St. John’s wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression).
Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's if you have poor circulation, severe kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure, or if you ever had a stroke or heart problem. If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, or any heart disease, inform your doctor before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Migraine: It is a neurological condition associated with multiple symptoms but frequently causes headaches of varying intensity, often accompanied by sensitivity to sound, light, and nausea. Migraine mostly affects the forehead area, usually on one side of the head but can occur on both sides or shift. Women are more likely to have migraines than men. The most common risk factor is family history. Triggers of migraines include stress, exercise, hormonal changes, certain foods, and drinks.