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Amerge (Naratriptan Tablets)
Manufactured by: Glaxo Smith Kline  This product requires a valid prescription
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Amerge (Naratriptan) is used for relief of classic migraine headaches. Amerge (Naratriptan) is helpful whether or not the headache is preceded by an aura (visual disturbances, usually sensations of halos or flickering lights). Amerge (Naratriptan) works only during an actual attack. Amerge (Naratriptan) will not reduce the number of headaches that develop. Amerge (Naratriptan) should be used only for acute, classic migraine attacks. Amerge (Naratriptan) should not be taken for other types of headache, including cluster headache and certain unusual types of migraine. Amerge (Naratriptan) may be taken any time after the headache starts. Swallow the Amerge (Naratriptan) tablet whole, with liquid. If you have no response, a partial response, or return of your headache after the first tablet, consult your doctor. You may take a second tablet, but should wait at least 4 hours after the first dose. Do not take more than 2 doses within 24 hours.
Amerge (Naratriptan) is not for regular use. Take Amerge (Naratriptan) only during an attack.
Store Amerge (Naratriptan) tablets at room temperature, away from heat and light. If your Amerge (Naratriptan) medication has expired (the expiration date is printed on the treatment pack), throw it away. If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, do not keep any leftover medicine unless your doctor recommends it.
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Amerge (Naratriptan).
More common side effects of Amerge (Naratriptan) may include:
Nausea, sensation of pain and pressure, strange sensations
Less common Amerge (Naratriptan) side effects may include:
Decreased salivation, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, ear/nose/throat infections, sensation of pain and pressure in the neck and throat, sensation of warmth or cold, sensitivity to light, tingling and stinging of the skin, vertigo, vomiting
Rare side effects of Amerge (Naratriptan)may include:
Acid indigestion, allergic reactions, anxiety, blurred vision, constipation, chills and fever, cough, depression, diarrhea, fainting, increased blood pressure, increased thirst, increased urination, itching, joint and muscle stiffness, joint pain, loss of body fluids, muscle cramps and spasms, pneumonia, rapid heartbeat, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to sound, sinus and upper respiratory inflammation, skin rash, sleep disturbances, sweating, swelling, swollen and itchy patches of skin, taste and smell disturbances, thinking disturbances, tremors.
You should avoid Amerge (Naratriptan) if you are prone to any type of impaired circulation, including angina (crushing chest pain), heart attack, stroke, or ischemic bowel disease. Also avoid Amerge if you have severe kidney or liver disease, or suffer from uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Do not use Amerge (Naratriptan) within 24 hours of another medication in the same drug class, such as Imitrex or Zomig, or an ergotamine-based medication such as Cafergot, D.H.E. 45 Injection, Migranal Nasal Spray, or Sansert.
If Amerge (Naratriptan) gives you an allergic reaction, stop using it and notify your doctor.
If Amerge (Naratriptan) is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either may be increased, decreased, or altered. Do not combine Amerge (Naratriptan) with the following:
Ergot-containing drugs such as Cafergot and Ergostat
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Zolmitriptan (Zomig)
Antidepressants that boost serotonin levels, including Luvox, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft.
The effects of Amerge (Naratriptan) during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Amerge (Naratriptan) may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. IfAmerge (Naratriptan) is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding while using Amerge (Naratriptan).
Symptoms of Amerge (Naratriptan)overdose may include:
Light-headedness, loss of coordination, tension in the neck, tiredness
People with a heart or circulatory condition have been known to suffer a heart attack or stroke after taking Amerge (Naratriptan). If you have heart disease, or know of any factors that make undetected heart disease a possibility, be sure to tell the doctor. Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, excess weight, smoking, a history of heart disease in your family, and menopause.
If there's any chance of a heart problem, your doctor may administer the first dose of Amerge (Naratriptan) in the office and monitor your response. After later doses, call your doctor immediately if you experience chest discomfort (including, pain, heaviness, tightness), sudden or severe stomach pain, numbness or tingling, heat sensations, or facial flushing after taking Amerge.
Amerge (Naratriptan) is only for classic migraine headache. If the first dose fails to relieve your symptoms, your doctor should reevaluate you. Your problem may not be migraine.
If a headache feels different from any you've had previously, check with your doctor. It could be a warning of a problem unrelated to migraine.
If you have kidney or liver problems, or if you have any trouble with your eyes, inform your doctor.
Although very rare, severe and even fatal allergic reactions have occurred in people taking Amerge (Naratriptan). Call your doctor immediately if you have shortness of breath; wheezing; palpitations; swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips; or a skin rash, lumps, or hives. Such reactions are more likely in people who have multiple allergies.
Amerge (Naratriptan) has not been tested in children or adults over age 65.
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Amerge
Amerge is an anti-Migraine agent similar to sumatriptan but with higher lipophilicity and a corresponding longer duration of action.Amerge (Naratriptan) is used for the treatment of several migraine headaches. Amerge (Naratriptan) comes in the category of drugs called Antimigraine agent. Amerge (Naratriptan) is being manufactured by Cerenex Pharmaceuticals and is available in 2.5mg tablets.
What are the most common problems for which Amerge/Naratriptan is used?
Amerge (Naratriptan) is used to treat severe migraine headaches. Some people find that their headaches are much less painful, and that they are able to go back to their normal activities even though their headaches are not completely gone. Amerge (Naratriptan) generally relieves symptoms that occur together with a migraine headache, such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and sensitivity to sound.Amerge (Naratriptan) is not an ordinary pain reliever. Amerge (Naratriptan) should not be used to relieve any kind of pain other than migraine headaches.
Amerge (Naratriptan) is prescribed to stop or reduce the pain and debilitating symptoms of migraine attacks at their start. Amerge (Naratriptan) has no effect on other types of pain, and does not treat tension headaches, cluster headaches, or particular types of migraine. While Amerge (Naratriptan) is a highly effective migraine treatment,but it doesn't work for everyone. A failure to respond to Amerge (Naratriptan) treatment is not a negative diagnosis for migraine.
How does Amerge (Naratriptan)works?
Amerge (Naratriptan) is an anti-Migraine drug, which is similar to sumatriptan but with higher lipophilicity and a corresponding longer duration of action. Amerge (Naratriptan) works by preventing irritation/inflammation and by squeezing certain blood vessels.
Is any prescription required to get Amerge (Naratriptan)?
Yes, prescription is necessary, one most not to use Amerge (Naratriptan)without prescription.It is better to use Amerge (Naratriptan)under doctor’s guidance or according to your medical consultant.
Dosage of Amerge (Naratriptan)?
At any time after the headache starts the usual dose of Amerge (Naratriptan) is a single tablet taken whole with fluids for an individual attack, if you have no response to the first tablet, do not take a second tablet without first consulting to your doctor. If you need more relief due to a partial response or return of your headache after the first dose of Amerge (Naratriptan), a second dose may be taken but not sooner than 4 hours following the first dose of Amerge (Naratriptan). Maximum dosage is 5 mg/day before or after meal.
What is the minimum duration for which Amerge (Naratriptan)should be taken?
The duration of taking Amerge (Naratriptan) is not constant; it depends according to the problem. Your doctor or consultant can describe you better about the time period for which duration Amerge (Naratriptan) should be taken.
Are there any side effects of Amerge (Naratriptan)?
- Side effects of Amerge(Naratriptan)
- Altered sense of taste
- Aversion to light (may be a symptom of migraine attack)
- Discomfort in jaw, mouth, tongue, throat, nose, or sinuses
- Cold or warm sensation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Feeling pressure
- Feeling strange or weak
- Flushing
- Lightheadedness
- Muscle aches or cramps
- Tiffness
- Vertigo
- Nausea or vomiting
- Agitation
- Altered sense of smell
- Anxiety
- Constipation
- Dehydration
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty urinating
- Fainting
- Hearing problems
- Menstrual pain
- Stinging or burning sensation
- Tearing
- Tremors
- Visual disturbances
Under what circumstances Amerge (Naratriptan)should not be used?
- If you have an allergy to naratriptan or any other part of the medicine.
- If you have suffuring to Angina (chest pain), Amerge (Naratriptan) should not be used.
- If you have suffuring to Blood vessel disease, Amerge (Naratriptan) should not be used.
- If you have suffuring to Fast, irregular pulse, Amerge (Naratriptan) should not be used.
- If you have suffuring to High blood pressure, Amerge (Naratriptan) should not be used.
- If you have suffuring to Kidney disease, Amerge (Naratriptan) should not be used.
- If you have suffuring to Liver disease, Amerge (Naratriptan) should not be used.
Under which storage conditions Amerge (Naratriptan)should be kept?
Amerge (Naratriptan) tablets should be stored in cupboard at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not store Amerge (Naratriptan) tablets in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.Keep always Amerge (Naratriptan) medicine out of the reach of children.
Major drug Manufacturers
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Cerenex Pharmaceuticals
- Merck
- Janssen Pharmaceutica
- Pharmacia
- Elan Pharmaceuticals
- Pfizer
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