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Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is used to treat and prevent migraine headache with or without aura. It contains Rimegepant, which helps relieve headaches. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as dizziness, indigestion, nausea, and sore throat. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

RIMEGEPANT-75MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Pfizer Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's

Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is used in the treatment and prevention of 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 it frequently causes headaches of varying intensity

Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's contains Rimegepant, which works by blocking the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptors. It thereby helps relieve the pain of migraine headaches.

Common side effects of Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's include chest pain, indigestion, dry mouth, drowsiness, nausea, or flushing (redness, warmth, or tingling sensation). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Take Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition.  It is advised not to take more than one tablet a day. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine

If you are allergic to Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's as it may worsen headaches.

Uses of Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's

Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is used to treat and prevent migraine headaches. The detailed uses of Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's are as follows:

  • Treats Migraine Attacks: Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. It narrows the blood vessels around the brain and helps reduce symptoms such as pain, headache, and sensitivity to light and sound.
  • Alternative to Other Migraine Medications: Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is usually prescribed when other triptans or standard painkillers fail to provide adequate relief from migraine.

Key Benefits

  • Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's contains rimegepant, which is used in the treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura.
  • Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is also used as a preventive measure for migraine episodes.
  • Due to its fast-dissolving action, Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's provides rapid relief from migraine pain.
  • This medicine helps reduce migraine symptoms such as sensitivity to light, sound, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is also useful in patients suffering from nausea and vomiting due to migraine.
Side effects of Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.

Directions for Use

  • Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's can be taken with or without food.
  • It should be taken once daily or as advised by your doctor.
  • Place the tablet on or below the tongue and allow it to dissolve without swallowing.
  • Do not chew, crush, or swallow Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's as a whole directly.
  • Do not handle the strip with wet hands.

How Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's Works

Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's contains Rimegepant, which is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist. This medicine works by inhibiting the action of the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor, thereby preventing CGRP from binding to its receptors in the brain. This action helps relieve migraine headaches and their symptoms.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's as it may worsen headaches.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's 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

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machines if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Take Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8'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 Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's if you have severe liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8'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 Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's if you have severe kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Heart

Caution

Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's may increase blood pressure. Hence, please consult you physician if you observe any such conditions.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's should be used in children only of recommended by the physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's

Take Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to serious adverse effects. If you experience any symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

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.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's to start to work: Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hour after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's last: The effect of Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's lasts for 24 to 48 hours.

What if you forget to take Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's should be taken only one tablet in 24 hours. Avoid taking two doses at once.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's out of the sight and reach of children. Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • If you are allergic to Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
  • Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
  • Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's.
  • Inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney disease, cardiac problems, or Raynaud's phenomenon before taking Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's.
  • You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's, as it may worsen headaches.
  • Drive only if you are alert, as Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8'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-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's may interact with antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), HIV/AIDS drugs (indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir), and antiarrhythmic drugs (amiodarone).

Drug-Food Interaction: Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's may interact with St. John’s wort (an herbal medicine used to treat depression).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's if you have poor circulation, severe kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure, or if you have ever had a stroke or heart problem. If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, or any heart disease, inform your doctor before taking Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's.

No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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FAQs

Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is used to treat migraine. It reduces the symptoms of migraine and stops the attack from becoming worse.
Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's works by blocking the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptors.
Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is not recommended to treat a common tension headache. Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is only used to treat migraine headaches.
Limited information is available whether Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's is safe for elderly population. Hence, please consult a doctor before using Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's in geriatric patients.
You are not recommended to take erythromycin with Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's as it may increase the levels of Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8'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 Nurtec ODT 75 mg Tablet 8's.
Migraine may be triggered by various factors. Some of the common triggers are changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills and caffeine withdrawal. Changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, missing meals, drinking alcohol, or smoking may also trigger migraine. Hard exercise or other physical stress, bright lights or loud noises, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and anxiety and stress may also act as triggers.
Migraine may run in families. Women are more likely than men to experience migraines. It has been observed that some pregnant women get fewer migraines than others, but not all of them.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

The Capital, 1802, 18Th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ˜G♠Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai 400051
Other Info - NUR0755

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