Almotan 12.5 Tablet

Short Description

Almotan 12.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of acute attacks of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Almotan 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Almotan 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the brain and the release of vasoactive and pro-inflammatory peptides (chemical messenger) from sensory nerve endings. Almotan 12.5 Tablet is a selective serotonin receptor agonist. It works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels and prevents the release of the chemical messenger in the nerve endings, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

You have been prescribed Almotan 12.5 Tablet for treatment of migraine headaches. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: Have your meals at the same time everyday Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures Avoid loud music and noisy places Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking Get enough sleep and avoid stress It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication. Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke. This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.