 Eletriptan is a selective 5-HT1B/D receptor-agonist migraine therapy.
Eletriptan relieves the pain and symptoms of migraine headaches and
cluster headaches by causing the blood vessels in the brain to narrow.
 Eletriptan brands Relpax and Relert treat migraine pain and symptoms (such as nausea and sensitivity to light and sound), but will not prevent
migraine from starting or decrease the number of migraine attacks.
Pfizer distribute eletriptan as Relpax or Relert according to the country.
Ordering options for Relpax and Relert are below. No prescription is needed, the pharmacies
will require an online consultation via questionnaire, to enable their staff physician to issue a prescription (this is always a free consultation).
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Relpax Side Effects
The most common side effects include: Dizziness, nausea, weakness, tiredness or pain or
pressure in the chest or throat. In rare cases, patients taking triptans (such as Relpax) may
experience serious side effects, including heart attacks.
Seek medical attention if severe chest pains and/or shortness of breath is experienced.
Do not take a Relpax if you are taking or have previously taken any of these medications:
Any ergot-based medication within the last 24 hours:
ergot based medicines include methysergide (Sansert), ergotamine (Ergostat, Ergomar),
dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal Nasal Spray) and ergotamine combination products
such as Bellergal-S, Avamigran, Cafergot, Wigraine, Cafatine-PB and others.
Any other serotonin receptor agonist within the last 24 hours, these include:
almotriptan (Axert), naratriptan (Amerge) or rizatriptan (Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT),
sumatriptan (Imitrex) and zolmitriptan (Zomig, Zomig-ZMT).
Any of the following in the last 72 hours:
ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), nefazodone (Serzone), troleandomycin (TAO), clarithromycin (Biaxin), ritonavir (Norvir), or nelfinavir (Viracept).
This is not a complete list : always check with your doctor.
Do not take a Relpax if you have any of the following:
Have basilar or hemiplegic migraine headaches (check with your doctor).
Have heart disease including angina (chest pain), history of heart attack or heart disease.
Have a history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks.
Have uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension).
Have circulation (blood flow) problems including ischemic bowel disease or Raynauds syndrome.
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