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Axert Safety Reports
Total Axert reports: 7.Axert FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 2 Reported hospitalizations: 4.
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Reported Axert Side Effects: confusional state, colitis ischaemic, prinzmetal angina, myocardial infarction, tremor, somnolence, migraine, depressed level of consciousness, coordination abnormal, cerebellar ataxia, amnesia.
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Axert Side Effects Report #5243940-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AXERT problem on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with AXERT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aortic valve incompetence, cerebrovascular accident, hyperreflexia. AXERT dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Axert Side Effects Report #5099403-4
AXERT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2006. Male patient, 23 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with AXERT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal dreams, anxiety, asthenia, balance disorder, chest discomfort, chest pain, confusional state, disturbance in attention, dizziness. AXERT dosage: 12.5 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Axert Side Effects Report #5099408-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AXERT problem on Sept 06, 2005. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with AXERT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral ischaemia, cerebrovascular spasm, condition aggravated, ocular vascular disorder. AXERT dosage: 12.5 MG DAILY. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Axert Side Effects Report #5099409-5
AXERT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 14, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with AXERT. AXERT dosage: unknown. Patient died on 05/29/2006.
Axert Side Effects Report #5141656-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AXERT problem on Oct 30, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 111.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine, depression and was treated with AXERT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, cerebellar ataxia, confusional state, coordination abnormal, depressed level of consciousness, migraine, somnolence, tremor. AXERT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, CLIMARA, SYNTHROID, VICOPROFEN. Patient recovered.
Axert Side Effects Report #5146763-1
AXERT problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 07, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with AXERT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction, prinzmetal angina. AXERT dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Axert Side Effects Report #5151219-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AXERT problem on Nov 13, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with AXERT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colitis ischaemic. AXERT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VERAPAMIL. Patient died on 10/02/2006.
Drug Information: Almotriptan
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a603028.html
(al moh trip' tan)Why is this medication prescribed?
Almotriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headaches (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes are accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to sound and light). Almotriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain, and stopping the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine. Almotriptan does not prevent migraine attacks.
How should this medicine be used?
Almotriptan comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken at the first sign of a migraine attack. If your symptoms improve after you take almotriptan but return after 2 hours or longer, you may take a second tablet. However, if your symptoms do not improve after you take almotriptan, do not take a second tablet before calling your doctor. Do not take more than two almotriptan tablets in any 24-hour period. Call your doctor if you need to take almotriptan more than four times a month. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take almotriptan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
You may take your first dose of almotriptan in a doctor's office or other medical facility where you can be monitored for serious reactions.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking almotriptan,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to almotriptan or any other medications.
- do not take almotriptan within 24 hours of another selective serotonin receptor agonist such as eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), or zolmitriptan (Zomig); or ergot-type medications such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), cabergoline (Dostinex), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergoloid mesylates (Germinal, Hydergine), ergonovine (Ergotrate), ergotamine (Bellergal-S, Cafergot, Ergomar, Wigraine), methylergonovine (Methergine), methysergide (Sansert), and pergolide (Permax).
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking, have recently stopped taking, or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), and ketoconazole (Nizoral); cimetidine (Tagamet); clarithromycin (Biaxin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); danazol (Danocrine); delavirdine (Rescriptor); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir); isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); metronidazole (Flagyl); nefazodone (Serzone); selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, in Symbyax), fluvoxamine, paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft); selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as duloxetine (Cymbalta), sibutramine (Meridia), and venlafaxine (Effexor); troleandomycin (TAO); and zafirlukast (Accolate). Also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following medications or if you have stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks: monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you smoke, if you or any family members have or have ever had heart disease, if you have gone through menopause (change of life), and if you have or have ever had a heart attack; angina (chest pain); high blood pressure; high cholesterol; diabetes; circulation problems; or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking almotriptan, call your doctor.
- you should know that almotriptan may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- talk to your doctor about your headache symptoms to make sure they are caused by migraine. Almotriptan should not be used to treat hemiplegic or basilar migraine or headaches caused by other conditions (such as cluster headaches).
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor about drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Almotriptan may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- drowsiness
- headache
- dry mouth
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- rash or itching
- tightness, pain, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
- slow or difficult speech
- dizziness or faintness
- weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
- severe stomach pain
- bloody diarrhea
- rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- difficulty breathing
- paleness or blue color of the fingers and toes
- pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet
Almotriptan may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- tightness, pain, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
- slow or difficult speech
- dizziness or faintness
- weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
- rapid, pounding, or irregular heart beat
- difficulty breathing
- headache
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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