Naratriptan Orifarm
Naratriptan Orifarm is used to treat migraine headaches.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
2.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Naratriptan hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orifarm Generics A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is one tablet (2.5 mg).
Method
Swallow whole with water. Take only when a migraine headache has already started.
Important
Do not take more than two tablets in 24 hours.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea or vomiting (this can also be a migraine symptom)
- •Feeling tired, sleepy, or generally unwell
- •Dizziness, tingling sensations, or hot flushes
RARE
- •Feeling of heaviness, pressure, tightness, or pain in the chest, throat, or other body parts. If these symptoms are severe or persist, especially chest pain, seek immediate medical help.
- •Vision problems (these can also be a part of the migraine attack itself)
- •Changes in heart rhythm, such as unusually fast or slow heartbeat
- •A slight increase in blood pressure that can last up to 12 hours after taking the medicine
- •Drowsiness
- •Pain in the lower left abdomen and bloody diarrhea (a serious bowel condition)
- •Poor blood circulation in arms and legs, causing pain and discomfort
- •Serious heart problems, including chest pain (angina) and heart attack
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to naratriptan or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have heart problems, such as narrowed blood vessels (ischemic heart disease), chest pain (angina), or if you have had a heart attack.
- Do not take if you have blood circulation problems in your legs that cause cramp-like pain when walking (peripheral vascular disease).
- Do not take if you have had a stroke or a mini-stroke (TIA).
- Do not take if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
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- Do not take if you have severe kidney or liver disease.
- Do not take with other migraine medicines, such as other triptans or ergotamine-containing medicines.
- Talk to your doctor if you have risk factors for heart disease (e.g., heavy smoking, over 40 male, post-menopausal female).
- Talk to your doctor if you are allergic to sulfonamide antibiotics, as you might also be allergic to this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if using Naratriptan Orifarm too often makes your headaches worse.
- Talk to your doctor if you are taking antidepressants (SSRIs or SNRIs) or herbal remedies containing St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), as this can increase the risk of side effects.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant, ask your doctor for advice. Do not breastfeed for 24 hours after taking the medicine and discard any breast milk.
- This medicine can make you feel sleepy. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy.
- This medicine contains lactose. If you have trouble digesting certain sugars, talk to your doctor.