Relpax (Eletriptan)

This medicine is a cerebral vasoconstrictor used to relieve migraine headache attacks as they occur. It will not prevent or reduce the number of attacks you experience.

Directions

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. IT IS BEST TO TAKE A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE as soon as you notice symptoms of a migraine attack. Allow 2 hours between taking doses of this medicine. DO NOT TAKE ADDITIONAL DOSES if you do not get a response from the first dose. Also, do not exceed 80 mg of this medicine in a 24-hour time period. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C), in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.

Cautions

THIS MEDICINE IS NOT INTENDED to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks that you experience. IF YOU HAVE A HEADACHE THAT IS DIFFERENT than your usual migraine attacks (e.g., cluster, hemiplegic, or basilar headaches), check with your doctor before using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING THIS MEDICINE, give your doctor and pharmacist a list of all prescription and non-prescription medicines that you are using to treat and prevent migraine attacks. DO NOT USE ERGOT-CONTAINING MEDICINES within 24 hours of using this medicine. If you have questions about which medicines contain ergot, ask your doctor or pharmacist. BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE ALSO TELL YOUR DOCTOR if you have chest pains, heart disease, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure, high cholester

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