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Migranol is a drug used in the treatment of acute attacks of migraine. It is essential to find out information related to the drug before taking it, including its effects, usage and dosage, to help increase the effectiveness of treatment and minimize possible side effects.
1. Effects of the drug Migranol
Migranol 50mg medicine contains the main ingredient is Sumatriptan and excipients just enough. When it comes to Sumatriptan, this is a familiar active ingredient, known for its ability to relieve headaches and other migraine symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sound or light. The drug's mechanism of action is by acting on a natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. At the same time, the drug also acts on the nerves in the brain to relieve pain quickly and effectively.
However, you should note that Migranol does not help prevent migraine attacks or reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.
2. Indications and contraindications of the drug Migranol
Migranol is indicated in the treatment of acute attacks of migraine with or without warning signs.
In addition, the drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
People who are sensitive to any component of the drug, especially Sumatriptan. People with a history or signs of myocardial ischemia, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular syndrome, being treated for cardiovascular diseases, angina pectoris. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension. The patient has hemiplegia, migraine due to basilar veins. Patients with severe liver failure.
3. Usage and dosage of Migranol
Migranol 50mg is a drug that is used orally. You should take the medicine with water, before or after eating. Absolutely do not chew or crush the tablet, because it will reduce the effect of the drug, increase the risk of side effects.
The recommended dose of Migranol is as follows:
Use a single dose of 25mg, 50mg or 100mg depending on the response. In the course of taking the drug, the dose can be repeated after 2 hours, but it is necessary to ensure that the total dose does not exceed 200 mg / day. For patients who experience a return of headache after initiating injectable sumatriptan, additional tablets may be given at least 2 hours apart (maximum 100 mg/day).
4. Side effects of the drug Migranol
During the use of Migranol, some side effects may be encountered including:
Common: Dizziness, drowsiness, increased blood pressure, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, feeling of heaviness (usually temporary, but can occur in any part of the body, especially the thorax and abdomen). Rare: Skin allergy or anaphylaxis, convulsions, seizures, decreased vision, loss of vision, bradycardia, tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmia, Raynaud's syndrome, colitis, anemia Local.
5. Drug interactions
Avoid using the combination of Migranol with drugs containing ergot derivatives (rye striatum), MAO inhibitors, sibutramine because they may interact to reduce the effect of the drug.
6. Some notes when using Migranol 50mg
In the course of taking Migranol, patients should note:
For those who have not been diagnosed with migraine or have been diagnosed but have atypical symptoms, you need to be examined carefully to rule out this time. other neurological diseases. Monitor patients carefully to avoid the risk of cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack. Migranol should not be used for people suspected of having ischemic heart disease, smokers or people who use nicotine replacement drugs without being examined and diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Caution should be exercised when administering the drug to patients at increased risk of coronary artery disease, decreased blood flow, hepatic impairment, renal failure, history of suspected infarction after sumatriptan administration, atypical headache Be sure to exclude neuropathy. other heavy menstrual bleeding prior to treatment with Migranol. Above is some information about Migranol drug that readers can refer to. During the course of taking this medicine, if you experience tinnitus, dizziness, drowsiness, increased blood pressure, erythema, vomiting, nausea or any other unusual signs, you should stop using it immediately and inform your doctor. doctor for treatment assistance.
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