About eletriptan
Triptan migraine medicine
Used for
- Treats migraine attacks with or without aura in adults.
Usual adult dose
40 mg once when migraine begins; if symptoms return, a second dose may be taken after at least 2 hours. Maximum 80 mg in 24 hours.
Common side effects
- Dizziness, sleepiness, or weakness
- Nausea or indigestion
- Tingling or flushing
- Chest, throat, or jaw tightness
Important warnings
- Not for preventing migraines or treating cluster headaches.
- Avoid with uncontrolled high blood pressure or a history of heart or circulation disease.
- Seek urgent care for severe chest pain, breathing difficulty, or stroke-like symptoms.
- Do not use within 24 hours of another triptan or ergot medicine.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Eletriptan enters breast milk in small amounts; discuss use with a clinician, especially for newborn or premature infants.
Interactions
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as clarithromycin or ketoconazole, can dangerously increase levels; avoid use within 72 hours.
- Avoid with other triptans or ergot medicines within 24 hours.
- Other serotonin-raising medicines may rarely increase serotonin syndrome risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.