About eletriptan hydrobromide
Triptan migraine medicine
Used for
- Acute treatment of migraine attacks, with or without aura, in adults.
Usual adult dose
Take 20 or 40 mg when migraine begins; if needed, repeat after at least 2 hours. Maximum 80 mg in 24 hours.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or sleepiness
- Nausea
- Weakness or fatigue
- Tingling or warmth
Important warnings
- Not for preventing migraines or treating cluster headaches.
- Avoid with heart or blood vessel disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or previous stroke.
- Do not use within 24 hours of another triptan or ergot medicine.
- Seek urgent care for severe chest pain or signs of stroke.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when a clinician determines it is 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, ketoconazole, or ritonavir, can dangerously increase eletriptan levels.
- Do not combine with another triptan or ergot medicine within 24 hours.
- Serotonergic medicines, including SSRIs and SNRIs, 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.