Zomig Nasal
Zomig Nasal nasal spray treats migraines and cluster headaches by narrowing blood vessels in the head and easing other symptoms.
Form
nenäsumute, liuos
Strength
2.5 mg/annos
Active Ingredient
Zolmitriptan
Manufacturer
Grünenthal GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is one spray (2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg) into one nostril.
Method
Use the nasal spray as soon as a headache starts. You may take a second dose if the headache returns within two hours or later in the day.
Important
Do not use more than 10 mg or 2 doses (depending on dose strength) within a 24-hour period. Ask your doctor if you are unsure.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Taste changes.
- •Unusual sensations, like tingling in fingers and toes or increased skin sensitivity.
- •Drowsiness, dizziness, or feeling warm.
- •Headache.
- •Irregular heartbeat.
- •Nosebleed, nasal irritation, blocked and/or runny nose.
- •Nausea, vomiting.
- •Stomach pain.
- •Dry mouth.
- •Muscle weakness or aches.
- •Weakness.
- •Feeling of heaviness, tightness, pain, or pressure in the throat, neck, arms, legs, or chest.
- •Difficulty swallowing.
RARE
- •Allergic reactions, including lumpy rash (hives), swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, and throat, or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
- •Chest pain (angina pectoris, often with effort), heart attack, or spasm of heart blood vessels. You may feel chest pain or shortness of breath.
- •Spasm of intestinal blood vessels, which can damage the intestines. You may have stomach pain or bloody diarrhea.
- •Very fast heartbeat.
- •Slight increase in blood pressure.
- •Increased urine output or more frequent urination.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to zolmitriptan or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have high blood pressure.
- Do not use if you have or have had heart problems, such as a heart attack, chest pain (angina), or symptoms like shortness of breath or chest tightness.
- Do not use if you have had a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA).
- Do not use if you have severe kidney problems.
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- Do not use if you are taking other migraine medicines like triptans (e.g., sumatriptan) or ergotamine-type drugs.
- Using this medicine too often can cause daily headaches or make your headaches worse. Talk to your doctor if you think this is happening.
- Zomig Nasal is not recommended for children under 12 years or adults over 65 years.
- Migraine attacks can slow your reactions. Be careful when driving or using machines. If you feel sleepy or dizzy after taking this medicine, do not drive or use machines.