Almogril 12.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of acute attacks of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse. This medicine helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches.
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, paresthesia, dizziness, sleepiness, and headache. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these do not subside or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.
It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed, therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart problems, as the use of Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is contraindicated in some heart diseases. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor and stop this medicine if you develop severe chest or stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or significantly high blood pressure, after taking this medicine.
Uses of Almogril Tablet
Benefits of Almogril Tablet
In Acute migraine headache
Migraine is a type of headache that causes intense throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head, and may come with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound. Almogril 12.5mg Tablet helps relieve migraine attacks by narrowing the widened blood vessels in the brain and blocking pain signals. It eases the pain and related symptoms quickly, allows people to return to their normal activities faster, and improves their ability to function during the day.
Side effects of Almogril Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Almogril
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Vomiting
How to use Almogril Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Almogril Tablet works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the brain and the release of vasoactive and pro-inflammatory peptides (chemical messenger) from sensory nerve endings. Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is a selective serotonin receptor agonist. It works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels and prevents the release of the chemical messenger in the nerve endings, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Almogril 12.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Almogril Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Almogril 12.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Almogril 12.5mg Tablet for treatment of migraine headaches.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
- Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.
- You have been prescribed Almogril 12.5mg Tablet for treatment of migraine headaches.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
- Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tryptamines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Triptans (5-HT1B/1D Agonists)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Almogril with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Linezolid with Almotriptan. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you exper
Watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may discontinue the medicines accordingly.
Concurr
Watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may discontinue the medicines accordingly.
Concurr
Do not consume Linezolid with Almotriptan. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you exper
Do not consume Linezolid with Almotriptan. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you exper
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Almogril 12.5mg Tablet
Once A Day
86%
Twice A Day
14%
What are you using Almogril Tablet for?
Migraine
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
100%
What were the side-effects while using Almogril 12.5mg Tablet?
Dryness in mo*
33%
Heaviness
33%
Jaw pain
33%
*Dryness in mouth
How do you take Almogril Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Almogril 12.5mg Tablet on price
Not Expensive
100%
FAQs
Is Almogril 12.5mg Tablet a narcotic? Does it have abuse potential?
No, Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is neither a narcotic nor does it have abuse potential. It is an antimigraine agent which belongs to a class of compounds known as selective serotonin receptor agonists.
How often can I take Almogril 12.5mg Tablet?
The maximum daily dose is two tablets within 24 hours. However, a gap of at least 2 hours between first and second dose needs to be maintained.
Can I take ibuprofen with Almogril 12.5mg Tablet?
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may take 2-3 hours to show its effect, wait for it to work. If still there is no considerable improvement then you can take NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen), but do not take additional triptans for relief.
Can Almogril 12.5mg Tablet be used for migraine prophylaxis or cluster headaches?
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks or cluster headaches. However, it should only be used in cases where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.
How many times can I take Almogril 12.5mg Tablet in a month?
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is safe if you are taking this medicine for four migraine episode in a 30-day period. However, it has not been established that the medicine is safe if used for treating an average of more than four migraine episodes in a 30-day period.
What should I tell my doctor?
Before taking Almogril 12.5mg Tablet, you should inform your doctor if you have a heart disease or any risk factor associated with it (e.g., high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, family history of heart disease, men over 40 years of age, or a postmenopausal women), mild to moderate liver disease, or severe kidney disease. The doctor should be informed if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination, or weakness in the leg and arm. Along with that, it is important to inform your doctor if you are taking medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (e.g., sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, and fluoxetine) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (e.g., venlafaxine), and duloxetine for depression.
Does migraine run in families?
Yes, Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been observed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraine attacks when they are pregnant.
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