About eletriptan hydrobromide equivalent to eletriptan
Triptan migraine medicine
Used for
- Treats migraine attacks with or without aura in adults.
Usual adult dose
Take 40 mg when migraine symptoms begin. If symptoms improve then return, a second dose may be taken after at least two hours; maximum 80 mg in 24 hours.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or sleepiness
- Nausea or indigestion
- Tingling or altered sensations
- Chest or throat tightness
Important warnings
- Not for preventing migraines or treating cluster headaches.
- Avoid with uncontrolled high blood pressure or certain heart or blood-vessel diseases.
- Do not take within 24 hours of another triptan or ergot medicine.
- Avoid strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, including clarithromycin, ketoconazole, and ritonavir.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when a clinician considers treatment necessary.
Breastfeeding
Eletriptan passes into breast milk. Discuss use with a clinician; limiting nursing for 24 hours after a dose may reduce infant exposure.
Interactions
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors can greatly increase eletriptan levels.
- Other triptans or ergot medicines increase risks; separate by at least 24 hours.
- SSRIs or SNRIs may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.