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Elipran 20 Tablet 4's

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's

Prescription drug
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Composition

ELETRIPTAN-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Elipran 20 Tablet 4's

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's belongs to a class of drugs called serotonin receptor agonists primarily used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura. Aura is a phase before the start of a migraine headache that involves numbness, speech, or vision disorders. Migraine is a common disorder associated with multiple symptoms but frequently causes headaches of varying intensity, usually along with nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's contains Eletriptan which works by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain and causing the narrowing of blood vessels. Thereby, it helps in relieving the pain of migraine headaches.

Take Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Elipran 20 Tablet 4's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, chest pain, indigestion, dry mouth, drowsiness, nausea, flushing (redness, warmth, or tingling sensation), and sore throat. Most of these side effects of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Elipran 20 Tablet 4's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's. You are advised not to breastfeed for 24 hours after taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches. Drive only if you are alert as Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may cause dizziness or drowsiness.

Uses of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's

Treatment of Migraine headache

Medicinal Benefits

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's contains Eletriptan used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura. Aura is a phase before the start of a migraine headache that involves numbness, speech, or vision disorders. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's stimulates serotonin receptors in the brain and causes the narrowing of blood vessels. Thereby, it helps in relieving the pain of migraine headaches.

Directions for Use

Take Elipran 20 Tablet 4's with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's

  • Dizziness
  • Chest pain
  • Indigestion
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Flushing (redness, warmth, or tingling sensation)
  • Sore throat
  • Feeling weak

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Elipran 20 Tablet 4's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's. You are advised not to breastfeeding for 24 hours after taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches. Drive only if you are alert as Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose as it may increase the risk of heart problems or high blood pressure.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may interact with alkaloids (ergotamine), other medicines used to treat migraine (zolmitriptan, almotriptan, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, naratriptan), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS (indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may interact with St. John’s wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's if you have poor circulation, severe kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure, or if you ever had a stroke or heart problem. If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, or any heart disease, inform your doctor before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERGOTAMINE
  • ZOLMITRIPTAN
  • ALMOTRIPTAN
  • SUMATRIPTAN
  • RIZATRIPTAN
  • NARATRIPTAN
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • INDINAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid high-caffeine beverages or limit caffeine intake as high caffeine intake may trigger migraines.
  • Avoid aged cheese, red wine, processed meat, chocolate, citrus fruits, wheat, barley, rye as they may trigger a migraine.
  • Do yoga, meditation, and certain mind or body exercises to manage migraines by reducing stress.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern and have sufficient sleep.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Special Advise

  • If you are elderly, smoker had a stroke previously, or have high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, please inform your doctor as these conditions may increase the risk of heart problems.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Migraine: It is a neurological condition associated with multiple symptoms but frequently causes headaches of varying intensity, often accompanied by sensitivity to sound, light, and nausea. Migraine mostly affects the forehead area, usually on one side of the head but can occur on both sides or shift. Women are more likely to have migraines than men. The most common risk factor is family history. Triggers of migraines include stress, exercise, hormonal changes, certain foods, and drinks.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is a category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

You are not recommended to breastfeed for 24 hours after taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. So, drive only if you are alert after taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Elipran 20 Tablet 4's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's if you have severe liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Elipran 20 Tablet 4's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's if you have severe kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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FAQs

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's contains Eletriptan that works by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain and cause narrowing of blood vessels. Thereby, it helps in relieving the pain of migraine headaches.
Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is not recommended to treat a common tension headache. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is only used to treat migraine headaches.
Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may increase the risk of heart problems such as heart attack or stroke, especially in high doses or if used for prolonged duration and in patients who smoke, have high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol. However, it is recommended to inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions or have a history of heart problems or stroke before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's.
Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is not recommended for elderly patients above 65 years of age due to increased risk of severe high blood pressure. However, please consult a doctor before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's.
You are not recommended to take erythromycin with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may increase the levels of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's in blood and increase the risk of heart attack, high blood pressure or stroke. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's.
Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may cause high blood pressure in some patients. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's.
Elipran 20 Tablet 4's does not prevent a migraine attack. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is only used to treat migraine headache that has begun already.

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