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Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's

Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's

About Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's

Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antimigraine' used to prevent migraine symptoms such as headache, nausea, and vomiting. Migraine is a neurological condition characterized by intense pulsating, throbbing, pounding, debilitating headache, which usually occurs on one side of the head; however, it can occur on both sides or shift. Hormonal changes, stress, bright lights, loud sounds, and certain foods and drinks can trigger migraine headaches. 

Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's contains Zolmitriptan. It works by constricting blood vessels around the brain, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain, and preventing the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other migraine symptoms.

Take Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's for as long as your doctor prescribes it. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, chest discomfort, dry mouth, irregular heartbeats and heartburn. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently. 

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's, do not take it. Inform your doctor if you have had any kidney or liver problems, ischemic heart disease, hyperlipidemia (high amounts of fat), menopausal dysfunction, obesity, smoking, cerebrovascular illness, or heart disease. Unless otherwise prescribed, do not use Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's may cause drowsiness and fatigue, so drive only if you are alert. Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's should not be given to children because its safety and effectiveness have not been proven. Drinking alcohol while taking Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's may cause drowsiness.

Uses of Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's

Migraine

Medicinal Benefits

Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's contains Zolmitriptan (anti-migraine medication), which is used to prevent migraine symptoms such as headaches, nausea and vomiting. It works by constricting blood vessels around the brain, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain, and preventing the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other migraine symptoms. Thus, Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's helps effectively in treating symptoms of migraine-like headache, nausea and vomiting.

Directions for Use

Orally disintegrating strip/Tablet: Keep the strip/tablet in the mouth and allow it to disintegrate. Do not swallow as a whole. Avoid handling the strip with wet hands.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's

  • Dizziness 
  • Sleepiness 
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Chest discomfort
  • Dry mouth 
  • Irregular heartbeats 
  • Heartburn
  • Feeling tired
  • Stomach upset
  • Tingling and numbness in hands and feet
  • Sweating
  • Hallucinations
  • Fast heart rate

Drug Warnings

Do not take Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have had any renal or liver problems, ischemic heart disease, hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat), menopausal disorder, obesity, smoking, cerebrovascular disease, and heart disease. Do not use Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's may cause drowsiness and tiredness, so drive only if you are alert. Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's as it could lead to increased drowsiness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's may have interaction with to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms  (e.g. frovatriptan), anti-depressants (e.g. duloxetine, amoxapine, doxepin), medicines used for treating nerve pain (nortriptyline), antiemetic drugs (e.g. ondansetron) and painkillers (e.g. tramadol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcohol, smoking and caffeinated products. Do not consume grapefruit while taking Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's may interact with people with various disease conditions, including renal or liver problems, ischemic heart disease, hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat), menopausal disorder, obesity, smoking, cerebrovascular disease, and heart disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • LITHIUM
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • METHOTREXATE
  • CITALOPRAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • NORTRIPTYLINE
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • METOPROLOL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation. Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get. Massage your scalp to ease the pain. 
  • Lie down in a quiet, dark room. Place a cold cloth over your forehead or neck. 
  • Avoid smoking, alcohol and caffeinated drinks. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps improve overall health and boost self-esteem. 
  • Learn what triggers your migraine and try avoiding them. Learn relaxation skills as they help in reducing stress. 
  • Avoid bright lights, loud noise and extreme temperatures.

Special Advise

  • Constantly monitor your blood pressure while taking Zolitas ODS 5 Disintegrating Strip 1's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Migraine: It is a neurological condition that is characterized by an intense, debilitating headache. Hormonal changes, stress, lack or excess of sleep, bright lights, loud sounds, and certain foods and drinks can trigger migraine headaches. Warning symptoms precede migraine headache one or two days before the headache itself. The warning symptoms include food cravings, depression, fatigue, hyperactivity, irritability and neck stiffness. Symptoms of migraine include throbbing pain in one particular area with varying intensity, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling sensation, difficulty speaking, and sensitivity to sound and light.