Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Patient concerns
FAQs

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Nurtec ODT Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Pfizer Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Rimegepant (75mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Nurtec ODT Tablet is a medicine used to treat migraine attacks. It helps ease headaches, nausea, and light or sound sensitivity. It works by blocking the CGRP pathway, which reduces migraine-related pain signals and inflammation.

Take Nurtec ODT Tablet exactly as prescribed and only the recommended dose in a day. Keep it accessible so you can take it at the first sign of a migraine for better relief. Do not exceed the daily limit, and avoid taking other migraine medicines together without your doctor’s advice. If your symptoms change or become frequent, inform your doctor for proper guidance.

Nurtec ODT Tablet may cause mild nausea, abdominal pain, or indigestion (dyspepsia) in some people. These symptoms are usually short-lasting and tend to improve as your body adjusts to the medicine. If any discomfort becomes persistent or worsens, consult your doctor for guidance.

Nurtec ODT Tablet should be used with caution in people with a history of allergy, as serious hypersensitivity reactions, including breathing difficulty and rash, can occur even days after taking the dose. It may also lead to worsened high blood pressure, so monitoring is important for those with hypertension.

Uses of Nurtec Tablet MD

Treatment of Migraine

Benefits of Nurtec Tablet MD

In Treatment of Migraine

Migraine causes sudden, throbbing headaches along with nausea, sensitivity to light, and disruption of daily activities. Nurtec ODT Tablet helps ease these symptoms by reducing the intensity and duration of migraine attacks. It supports quicker relief, improves comfort, and helps you return to normal routines with fewer interruptions.

Side effects of Nurtec Tablet MD

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 Nurtec

Indigestion
Nausea
Abdominal pain

How to use Nurtec Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Nurtec ODT Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Nurtec Tablet MD works

Nurtec ODT Tablet works by blocking the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP receptor), a pathway involved in triggering migraine pain and inflammation. This medicine prevents CGRP from attaching to its receptor, thereby reducing the signals that cause headaches, sensitivity, and discomfort. This helps stop the migraine process and provides sustained relief.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nurtec ODT Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Nurtec ODT Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nurtec ODT Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Nurtec ODT Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Nurtec ODT Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Nurtec ODT Tablet in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Nurtec Tablet MD?

If you miss a dose of Nurtec ODT Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Keep track of your migraine frequency and severity to help your doctor adjust treatment if needed.
Stay hydrated, maintain regular sleep, and avoid known migraine triggers to support treatment benefits.
If you have high blood pressure or Raynaud’s phenomenon, regular monitoring is important while on Nurtec ODT Tablet.
Stop the medication and seek immediate care if you develop allergic symptoms like swelling, difficulty breathing, or a widespread rash.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Imidazopyridines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide antagonist

Patient concerns

I am facing issue of headache from last 3-4 years.i have consulted allopathy and they have given me sibelum 10 for migrane and asked to take metopar(paracetamol) when ever pain is too much.i am nit taking sibelum now but i am taking metopar when ever required.so i want a homeopathy consultatation if it can be cured by homeopathy or the level of headache can be lowered. Currently i face headache once in a week and i had to take metopar. Kindly suggest. My weight 80 kg And i am taking some neuro medicines ( stalopam 10, amitone 10) I also have cholesterol and taking (atorec 20)

Dr. Faran Siddiqui

Homeopathy

Migraine and headache are two different things migraine is primarily headache of one side in symmetrically

I am suffering migraine. That time i'm suffer heavy headache, vomiting, over sweating What can i do? Please suggest a solution for that

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Consult physician for migraine

Can I take Nurtec ODT Tablet during a migraine attack?

Yes, it can be taken at the onset of a migraine to help relieve pain and other symptoms.

How long does Nurtec ODT Tablet take to work?

Most people start noticing relief within a couple of hours, though this may vary from person to person.

Can I take Nurtec ODT Tablet daily for prevention?

Follow your doctor’s exact instructions. Some people use it only during attacks, while others may be advised to take preventive dosing.

Is Nurtec ODT Tablet safe with other migraine medicines?

Some combinations may not be suitable. Inform your doctor about all medicines you take before starting Nurtec ODT Tablet.

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