Zolpax Nasal Spray is used to treat acute migraine attacks. It works by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches and preventing the attack from becoming worse.

Zolpax Nasal Spray is taken by mouth with or without food. Never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. In case you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should continue to take this medicine as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly. Consult your doctor if you develop stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or worsening high blood pressure while taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise for regular eye checkups if you have been taking this medicine for a longer time.

Side effects associated with the use of this medicine includes sedation, weakness, chest and neck tightness, dry mouth, and peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand). It may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause increase in blood pressure, keep a check on your blood pressure while taking this medicine. In case you experience severe chest pain that does not go away or you have wheezing, breathing problem, or any skin rashes, contact the doctor as soon as possible.

Uses of Zolpax Nasal Spray

Acute migraine headache

Side effects of Zolpax Nasal Spray

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 Zolpax

Dizziness
Taste change
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
Sleepiness
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Headache
Hyperesthesia (increased sensitivity)
Warm sensation
Abdominal pain
Difficulty in swallowing
Palpitations
Muscle weakness

How to use Zolpax Nasal Spray

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.

How Zolpax Nasal Spray works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation (swelling) of blood vessels in the head. Zolpax Nasal Spray is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream through the inner lining of the nose. Once absorbed, it works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels in the head, stops transmission of pain signals to the brain, and blocks the release of chemicals that cause nausea and other migraine symptoms. This relieves the migraine attack.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zolpax Nasal Spray 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Zolpax Nasal Spray during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Zolpax Nasal Spray?

If you miss a dose of Zolpax Nasal Spray, use 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 Zolpax Nasal Spray 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 Zolpax Nasal Spray 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

Tryptamine Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Interaction with drugs

Taking Zolpax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Atazanavir

Brand(s): Atazor, Atavir, Virataz

Life-threatening

Azithromycin

Brand(s): Salzor, Ribonyl, Azibion

Life-threatening

Clarithromycin

Brand(s): CLR, Claripax, Klarinton

Life-threatening

Erythromycin

Brand(s): Arthrox

Life-threatening

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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

He has a problem of headache.what is the reason of headache in childMRI nd all reports are normal

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Migraine, Tension-type headache, Cluster headache and Chronic daily headache are few examples of reason

My sister, she gets head ache when she completes her bath or when exposed to cold. When consultanted with an opthalmologist he said there isn't any eye power. Later consulting an other general physician he told that it is due to sinus and migraine and recommend to use half tablet of sinarest and then it decreases. So please advice me What's her problem?

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

It could be migraine or tension type headache

User feedback

Patients taking Zolpax Nasal Spray

Once A Day

94%

Twice A Day

Once A Week

What are you using Zolpax Nasal Spray for?

Acute migrain*

100%

*Acute migraine headache

How much was the improvement?

Average

40%

Poor

33%

Excellent

27%

What were the side-effects while using Zolpax Nasal Spray?

Throat pain

40%

Sleepiness

40%

Neck pain

20%

How do you take Zolpax Nasal Spray?

With or witho*

67%

With food

33%

*With or without food

Please rate Zolpax Nasal Spray on price

Expensive

56%

Not Expensive

33%

Average

11%

FAQs

Q. What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?

If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.

Q. What are the symptoms of Zolpax Nasal Spray overdose?

Taking an overdose of Zolpax Nasal Spray may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.

Q. Can Zolpax Nasal Spray be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?

No, Zolpax Nasal Spray is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks or cluster headaches. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Zolpax Nasal Spray?

Before taking Zolpax Nasal Spray, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.

Q. What triggers migraine attacks?

Migraine may be triggered by several factors. Some of the common triggers are caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills. Migraine also gets triggered with changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, drinking alcohol, missing meals, or smoking. Rigorous exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and stress and anxiety may also act as a trigger.

Q. I have been prescribed Zolpax Nasal Spray. Can I take other migraine medicines similar to Zolpax Nasal Spray with it?

Zolpax Nasal Spray belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. You should not take another triptan along with Zolpax Nasal Spray. Taking two triptans together may trigger a heart attack and may also result in an increase in blood pressure.

Q. Does migraine run in families?

Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.

Q. How do I know migraine attack is about to start?

Some people develop aura before getting a migraine attack. It may include visual problems, such as seeing flashing lights, zig-zag patterns or blind spots, numbness, dizziness, or a tingling sensation like pins and needles, or feeling off balance. You may also have difficulty speaking and loss of consciousness, although this is unusual.

Q. When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?

Medicines for prevention of migraine are usually used if you have tried avoiding possible triggers but are still experiencing migraines. You may also be prescribed these medicines if you experience very severe migraine attacks, or if your attacks happen frequently.

Q. Can Zolpax Nasal Spray cause liver damage?

No, Zolpax Nasal Spray does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Zolpax Nasal Spray.

Q. How soon should I take Zolpax Nasal Spray when attack starts?

Once your migraine headache has started, take Zolpax Nasal Spray as soon as possible. Do not use it to prevent an attack. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Q. Can Zolpax Nasal Spray increase my Blood Preasure?

Yes, Zolpax Nasal Spray can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, it is does not occur in everyone. But, you should keep a check on your blood pressure during therapy with Zolpax Nasal Spray.

Q. What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?

Q. What are the symptoms of Zolpax Nasal Spray overdose?

Taking an overdose of Zolpax Nasal Spray may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.

Q. Can Zolpax Nasal Spray be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?

No, Zolpax Nasal Spray is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks or cluster headaches. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Zolpax Nasal Spray?

Q. What triggers migraine attacks?

Q. I have been prescribed Zolpax Nasal Spray. Can I take other migraine medicines similar to Zolpax Nasal Spray with it?

Q. Does migraine run in families?

Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.

Q. How do I know migraine attack is about to start?

Q. When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?

Q. Can Zolpax Nasal Spray cause liver damage?

No, Zolpax Nasal Spray does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Zolpax Nasal Spray.

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