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Almogril 12.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of acute attacks of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse. This medicine helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches.
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is used to reduce symptoms of nausea, vomiting and headache during a sudden attack of migraine.
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is used to reduce symptoms of nausea, vomiting and headache during a sudden attack of migraine.
Uses of Almogril Tablet
Side effects of Almogril Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Almogril
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Vomiting
How to use Almogril Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Almogril Tablet works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the brain and the release of vasoactive and pro-inflammatory peptides (chemical messenger) from sensory nerve endings. Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is a selective serotonin receptor agonist. It works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels and prevents the release of the chemical messenger in the nerve endings, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Almogril 12.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Almogril 12.5mg Tablet for treatment of migraine headaches.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
- Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tryptamines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Triptans (5HT 1B/1D Agonist)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Almogril with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Almogril 12.5mg Tablet
Once A Day
86%
Twice A Day
14%
FAQs
Q. Is Almogril 12.5mg Tablet a narcotic? Does it have abuse potential?
No, Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is neither a narcotic nor does it have abuse potential. It is an antimigraine agent which belongs to a class of compounds known as selective serotonin receptor agonists.
Q. How often can I take Almogril 12.5mg Tablet?
The maximum daily dose is two tablets within 24 hours. However, a gap of at least 2 hours between first and second dose needs to be maintained.
Q. Can I take ibuprofen with Almogril 12.5mg Tablet?
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet may take 2-3 hours to show its effect, wait for it to work. If still there is no considerable improvement then you can take NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen), but do not take additional triptans for relief.
Q. Can Almogril 12.5mg Tablet be used for migraine prophylaxis or cluster headaches?
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks or cluster headaches. However, it should only be used in cases where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.
Q. How many times can I take Almogril 12.5mg Tablet in a month?
Almogril 12.5mg Tablet is safe if you are taking this medicine for four migraine episode in a 30-day period. However, it has not been established that the medicine is safe if used for treating an average of more than four migraine episodes in a 30-day period.
Q. What should I tell my doctor?
Before taking Almogril 12.5mg Tablet, you should inform your doctor if you have a heart disease or any risk factor associated with it (e.g., high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, family history of heart disease, men over 40 years of age, or a postmenopausal women), mild to moderate liver disease, or severe kidney disease. The doctor should be informed if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination, or weakness in the leg and arm. Along with that, it is important to inform your doctor if you are taking medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (e.g., sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, and fluoxetine) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (e.g., venlafaxine), and duloxetine for depression.
Q. Does migraine run in families?
Yes, Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been observed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraine attacks when they are pregnant.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Almogril 12.5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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