{"id":5237,"date":"2020-12-14T06:40:19","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T06:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5237"},"modified":"2021-08-02T07:00:28","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T07:00:28","slug":"almogran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/almogran\/","title":{"rendered":"Almogran &#8211; Almotriptan uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n12.5 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;<br>almotriptan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Almogran is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almogran is a migraine medicine that belongs to a group of substances called selective serotonin receptor agonists.&nbsp;Almogran is believed to reduce the inflammatory response associated with&nbsp;migraines&nbsp;by binding to the serotonin receptors in the brain&#8217;s (cranial) blood vessels and causing them to constrict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almogran is used to relieve headaches associated with migraine attacks with or without&nbsp;aura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before taking Almogran<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Almogran<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to almotriptan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have had a&nbsp;stroke&nbsp;or decreased blood flow to the brain<ul><li>myocardial infarction<\/li><li>chest pain or discomfort that normally occurs during activity or stress<\/li><li>heart problems without pain<\/li><li>chest pain at rest<\/li><li>severe&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;(very high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;)<\/li><li>uncontrolled mild or moderate high&nbsp;blood pressure.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>if you have had obstruction of the major&nbsp;arteries&nbsp;are in the arms or legs (&nbsp;peripheral&nbsp;vascular&nbsp;disease)<\/li><li>if you are taking other medicines to treat&nbsp;migraines, e.g.&nbsp;ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, and methysergide, or other serotonin agonists (eg sumatriptan).<\/li><li>if you have severe liver disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Almogran:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have not had your type of&nbsp;migraine&nbsp;diagnosed<\/li><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to&nbsp;antibacterial&nbsp;drugs that are mainly used to treat urinary tract infections (&nbsp;sulfonamides&nbsp;)<\/li><li>if your headache symptoms differ from your usual seizures, ie.&nbsp;if you hear a sound in your ears or have dizziness, you experience short-term paralysis of one side of the body or paralysis of the muscles that control eye movements or if you have any new symptoms<\/li><li>if you are at risk of heart disease, this includes uncontrolled high&nbsp;blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity,&nbsp;diabetes, smoking, family heart disease, postmenopausal women or men over 40 years<\/li><li>if you have mild to moderate liver disease<\/li><li>if you have severe kidney disease.<\/li><li>if you are over 65 years of age (as you are more likely to have high&nbsp;blood pressure)<\/li><li>if you are taking antidepressant&nbsp;SSRIs&nbsp;(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) or&nbsp;SNRIs&nbsp;(&nbsp;serotonin&nbsp;noradrenaline&nbsp;reuptake&nbsp;inhibitors).&nbsp;See also &#8216;Other medicines and Almogran&#8217; below.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are signs that the excessive use of migraine medications can lead to daily&nbsp;chronic headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children under the age of 18 should not take Almogran.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elderly (over 65 years)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are over 65 years of age, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Almogran<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are taking medicines to treat depression, such as&nbsp;monoamine oxidase inhibitors&nbsp;(eg moclobemide), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg&nbsp;fluoxetine&nbsp;), or serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (eg&nbsp;venlafaxine&nbsp;), as these may lead to serotonergic syndrome; be life-threatening.&nbsp;The symptoms of serotonin syndrome are confusion, restlessness, fever, sweating, uncoordinated movements of the arms and legs and eyes, uncontrolled muscle twitching, or diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are taking the herbal remedy&nbsp;St John&#8217;s Wort&nbsp;(&nbsp;<em>Hypericum perforatum<\/em>&nbsp;) as this may increase the risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almogran should not be taken at the same time as&nbsp;ergotamine-&nbsp;containing medicines, which are also used to treat&nbsp;migraines.&nbsp;However, you can take the medicines one after the other, provided that there is some time between taking each medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; after taking almotriptan, you should wait at least 6 hours before taking&nbsp;ergotamine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; after taking&nbsp;ergotamine, you should wait at least 24 hours before taking almotriptan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is only very limited information on the treatment of pregnant women with almotriptan.&nbsp;You should only use Almogran during pregnancy if your doctor has prescribed it after carefully considering the benefits and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caution should be exercised when using this medicine while breast-feeding.&nbsp;You should avoid breastfeeding for 24 hours after taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almogran can make you sleepy.&nbsp;If you suffer from this, do not drive or use any tools or machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Almogran<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Almogran only to treat an&nbsp;acute&nbsp;migraine attack and not to prevent migraine attacks or headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults (18-65 years)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is a 12.5 mg tablet, which should be taken as early as possible after the onset of the migraine attack.&nbsp;If the migraine attack does not subside, do not take more than one tablet during the same attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a second migraine attack within 24 hours, you can take another 12.5 mg tablet, but there must be at least two hours between the first and the second tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is two (12.5 mg) tablets for 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be swallowed whole with liquid (eg water) and can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should always take Almogran as soon as possible after the onset of the migraine attack, although it is still effective if you take it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Severe kidney disease<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have severe kidney disease, do not take more than 12.5 mg tablet per 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Almogran<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Almogran exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness<\/li><li>somnolence<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>creep, tingling, or numbness in the skin (&nbsp;paresthesia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>ringing, howling, or clicking sounds in the ears (&nbsp;tinnitus&nbsp;)<\/li><li>beating heart (&nbsp;palpitation&nbsp;er)<\/li><li>tightening of the throat<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>digestive problems (&nbsp;dyspepsia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>muscle pain (&nbsp;myalgia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>skeletal pain<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><li>powerlessness (&nbsp;asthenia&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>spasm of the blood vessels of the heart<\/li><li>myocardial infarction<\/li><li>increased heart rate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency (can not calculate from available data)<\/em>&nbsp;:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allergic reactions (&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;), including mouth, throat, or hand&nbsp;edema&nbsp;(&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic reactions), convulsions (seizures).<\/li><li>visual impairment, blurred vision (visual disturbances can also occur during the migraine attack itself)&nbsp;<\/li><li>intestinal&nbsp;vasospasm, which may result in intestinal injury (&nbsp;intestinal&nbsp;ischemia&nbsp;).&nbsp;You may experience abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When taking Almogran, tell your doctor immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you experience chest pain, tightness in the chest or throat, or other symptoms reminiscent of a heart attack.&nbsp;Contact a doctor immediately and do not take any more Almogran tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;This also applies to&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that are not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects directly (see details below).&nbsp;By reporting&nbsp;side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: www.lakemedelsverket.se<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Almogran<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>The active substance is<\/em>&nbsp;almotriptan 12.5 mg (as almotriptan D, L-hydrogen malate).<\/li><li><em>Other ingredients are:<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tablet core: mannitol (E-421), microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearyl fumarate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Film coating: hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E 171), macrogol 400, carnauba wax<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almogran is a white, round, biconvex film-coated tablet with an A embossed on one side.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almogran is available in blister packs of 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, or 18 tablets.&nbsp;Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratorios Almirall, SA&nbsp;<br>General Miter 151,&nbsp;<br>08022 Barcelona, \u200b\u200bSpain.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmaceutical Industries Almirall&nbsp;<br>SA Ctra.&nbsp;Nacional II, Km.&nbsp;593 08740 Sant Andreu de la Barca,&nbsp;<br>Barcelona, \u200b\u200bSpain.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information is provided by<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB&nbsp;<br>Box 906&nbsp;<br>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-630 19 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info@medasverige.se<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized by the EEA Member States under the following names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom &#8211; Almogran.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Almogran is a migraine medicine that belongs to a group of substances called selective serotonin receptor agonists. 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