Relpax Helps Treat the Following Conditions:

Migraine

Patients with migraines experience episodes of severe, throbbing headache. It may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Some patients report warning symptoms such as flashes of light, blind spots or tingling sensations in the face, arms or legs.

Migraine attacks can be so severe that they can be disabling. The causes of migraines are not properly understood, though it is thought that hormonal changes, certain foods and drinks, dehydration, stress and changes in sleep patterns often act as triggers.

Relpax Active Ingredient

Generic Relpax  Alternative: Eletriptan-hydrobromide

Relpax contains the active ingredient eletriptan, which can provide relief during a migraine attack once it is in progress. The exact mechanism of action is unknown, but Eletriptan reacts with certain receptors in the brain to constrict blood vessels and ultimately relieve the migraine headache.

General Drug Information

What is Relpax and What Is It Used For?

Relpax is prescribed to patients who suffer from migraines. It contains the active ingredient eletriptan which reacts with certain receptors in the brain, constricting blood vessels in the brain to relieve symptoms of a migraine headache. Eletriptan also helps to manage other migraine symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.

This medication does not prevent future migraine attacks and cannot decrease the frequency of attacks.

Usage and Application

Relpax should be taken as prescribed by a patient’s doctor, and the dosage depends on the patient’s condition and response to treatment.

Relpax should be taken by mouth, with or without food, at the first sign of migraine. Patients should not take another dose in the event the medication fails to alleviate symptoms. Talk to the treating physician instead. In the event symptoms are only partially relieved or later return, it is possible to take another dose two hours after the first one.

Those with heart problems may need to have a heart exam before starting treatment with this drug. In some cases, patients may need to take their first dose under medical supervision in the event that a serious heart issue occurs.

Taking this medication for ten or more days per month qualifies as overuse and may worsen headaches. Patients should not use this medication for longer than they have been directed and should alert their doctor if their headache persists or gets worse.

Considerations Before Taking Relpax

Before starting treatment, patients need to discuss the possibility of allergic reactions to Relpax.

It is vital to discuss the patient’s medical history, especially blood circulation problems in the legs, arms, hands or stomach, as well as liver disease, seizure, stroke or mini-stroke (also known as transient ischemic attack).

The treating physician should be notified if the patient suffers from hemiplegic or basilar migraine, or any heart problems like chest pain, irregular heartbeat and previous heart attacks.

Conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and a family history of heart disease can increase the risk of heart problems. Smokers and those who are overweight also face higher heart disease risk, in addition to post-menopausal women and men over 40.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of Relpax, especially heart disease and high blood pressure.

Relpax can make patients dizzy or drowsy, therefore it is advisable to use caution when driving, using machinery, or performing other tasks which require alertness until the effects of the medication are known. Patients should limit alcohol use and talk to their doctor if they are marijuana users.

Patients preparing for surgery or certain dental procedures should inform their doctor or dentist about all medicines, supplements and herbal products they are taking.

Women who are pregnant – or planning on becoming pregnant – should discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor. Relpax should only be used when clearly needed during pregnancy. Relpax has also been known to be excreted via breast milk, so caution should be exercised.

Delayed and Omitted Doses

Not applicable. See How To section.

Other Medications and Relpax

Drug interactions may change the way Relpax works, and can increase the risk of side effects. Before starting treatment, patients need to discuss the full list of medications and supplements they are taking with their doctor. Patients should not change their dose or stop taking this medication unless their physician advises them to do so.

Certain medications – like HIV drug Prezcobix and the antidepressant Serzone – affect the removal of Relpax from the body. Patients should avoid taking them within 72 hours of taking Relpax.

Other examples are the breast cancer drug ribociclib, azole antifungals like ketoconazole and itraconazole, and antibiotics such as clarithromycin and erythromycin. Hepatitis C medicines, such as boceprevir and telaprevir, and HIV drugs like nelfinavir and ritonavir also have a similar effect.

Patients should separate their dose of Relpax at least 24 hours apart from other migraine medications like Migranal, Imitrex and Maxalt.

There is an increased risk of developing serotonin syndrome, a serious condition, in the event Relpax is taken together with other substances that increase serotonin levels in the brain. These include recreational drugs like MDMA and ecstasy, the herb St. John’s wort and certain antidepressants including fluoxetine, paroxetine, duloxetine and venlafaxine.

Adverse Reactions

Most patients are able to take Relpax safely without serious side effects.

Some patients may experience weakness, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and feelings of tingling or numbness. Patients should tell their doctor or pharmacist if these symptoms persist.

Relpax may raise blood pressure so patients should measure it regularly and report to their doctor in the event that it is consistently high.

Serious side effects like blue fingers, toes or nails – as well as cold hands and feet – should be immediately reported to the treating physician.

It is not unusual for Relpax to cause chest, jaw or neck pain or tightness in some patients. This is usually not a cause for concern. However, it is important to note that these symptoms may also signify a heart attack. Patients should seek immediate medical help in the event these symptoms are accompanied with fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe stomach pain or bloody diarrhea.

Patients should also monitor for signs of stroke – weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes and confusion.

In rare cases, Relpax may cause serotonin syndrome which manifests in symptoms like fast heartbeat, severe vomiting or diarrhea, twitching muscles and unexplained fever.

Additional symptoms may include: loss of coordination, severe dizziness, unusual agitation and hallucinations. It is important to seek immediate medical help if such symptoms manifest. The risk increases for patients taking other medications which increase serotonin levels.

Serious allergic reactions to Relpax are rare, yet patients should be aware of allergy symptoms such as rash, itching and swelling, severe dizziness and trouble breathing.

How to Store Relpax

Relpax should be stored at room temperature away from light or moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep away from children and pets.

Unwanted medication should be disposed of properly and should not be poured into drains or flushed down the toilet. Patients should consult a pharmacist or their local waste disposal company to find out more about safe disposal methods.

Relpax  Coupon

Although Relpax coupons are available with other online pharmacies, customers will find that UDS prices are often much lower.