APO-Zolmitriptan Zolmitriptan Consumer Medicine Information

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What is in this leaflet with eyesight such as seeing blank · rash, itching or hives on the skin spots or flashing lights. Do not use this medicine after the This leaflet answers some common Zolmitriptan can be used in migraine expiry date printed on the pack or questions about zolmitriptan. It does with or without aura. It should not be if the packaging is torn or shows not contain all the available used to treat types of migraine called signs of tampering. information. It does not take the ©hemiplegic© or ©basilar© migraine. If it has expired or is damaged, return place of talking to your doctor or Zolmitriptan does not work in it to your pharmacist for disposal. pharmacist. headaches that are not migraine. If you are not sure whether you All medicines have risks and Ask your doctor if you have any should start taking this medicine, benefits. Your doctor has weighed questions about why this medicine talk to your doctor. the risks of you using this medicine has been prescribed for you. against the benefits they expect it Before you start to take it will have for you. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason. Tell your doctor if you have If you have any concerns about This medicine is available only with allergies to any other medicines, taking this medicine, ask your a doctor©s prescription. foods, preservatives or dyes. doctor or pharmacist. This medicine is not addictive. Tell your doctor if you have or Keep this leaflet with the medicine. have had any of the following There is no experience of You may want to read it again. medical conditions: zolmitriptan use in children under 12 years of age. One study in children · high blood pressure aged 12 to 17 years indicated no · a feeling of tightness, pressure of What this medicine is benefit with zolmitriptan treatment. heaviness in the chest used for · a heart attack, other heart problems or a family history of Zolmitriptan is used to relieve heart problems migraine headaches. It belongs to a Before you take this medicine · a stroke or dizzy spells caused by group of medicines called serotonin lack of blood flow to the brain agonists. When you must not take it · blood vessel problems causing poor circulation in the arms or How it works Do not take this medicine if you legs Migraine is thought to be caused by have an allergy to: · kidney or liver disease the widening of certain blood vessels · zolmitriptan in the brain. Zolmitriptan narrows the · high cholesterol levels in the · any of the ingredients listed at the blood vessels to help ease the blood end of this leaflet. migraine. · diabetes Some of the symptoms of an allergic Some people have a warning stage Tell your doctor if you are reaction may include: called ©aura© before the migraine pregnant, plan to become pregnant headache starts. Aura can include · shortness of breath or are breastfeeding. numbness in the face or down one · wheezing or difficulty breathing Do not take this medicine until you arm, mood changes, or problems · swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and your doctor have discussed the throat or other parts of the body risks and benefits involved.

APO-ZOLMITRIPTAN TABLETS 1 If you have not told your doctor Do not take more than 10 mg (four Your doctor may occasionally do about any of the above, tell them 2.5 mg tablets) in 24 hours. tests to make sure the medicine is before you start taking this working and to prevent side effects. medicine. How to take it Things you must not do Swallow your tablets whole with a Taking other medicines glass of water. Do not give this medicine to anyone Tell your doctor if you are taking else, even if they have the same any other medicines, including any When to take it condition as you. that you get without a prescription You can take zolmitriptan when you Do not take your medicine to treat from your pharmacy, supermarket feel the headache start or after it has any other complaint unless your or health food shop. already begun. doctor tells you to. Some medicines may interact with Zolmitriptan should not be used to zolmitriptan. These include: Things to be careful of prevent the migraine attacks from · other medicines for migraine, occurring. Be careful driving or operating (e.g. sumatriptan, naratriptan, It does not matter if you take it with machinery until you know how this ergotamine, dihydroergotamine or or without food. medicine affects you. methysergide) Zolmitriptan can make some people · medicines for depression If you take too much feel dizzy or sleepy. Make sure you · cimetidine, used for indigestion (overdose) know how you react to zolmitriptan or stomach ulcers before you do anything that could be Immediately telephone your doctor dangerous if you are dizzy or sleepy. · quinolone antibiotics (e.g. or the Poisons Information Centre norfloxacin) (telephone 13 11 26) for advice or · St John©s Wort (Hypericum go to Accident and Emergency at perforatum) your nearest hospital if you think that you or anyone else may have Side effects These medicines may be affected by taken too much of this medicine. this medicine or may affect how well Tell your doctor and pharmacist as Do this even if there are no signs of it works. You may need different soon as possible if you do not feel discomfort or poisoning. amounts of your medicines, or you well while you are taking may need to take different medicines. You may need urgent medical zolmitriptan. attention. Your doctor and pharmacist have This medicine helps most people more information on medicines to be with migraines, but may have careful with or avoid while taking unwanted side effects in some this medicine. people. All medicines can have side While you are taking effects. Sometimes they are serious, How to take this medicine this medicine most of the time they are not. You may need medical attention if you get Follow all directions given to you Things you must do some of the side effects. by your doctor and pharmacist carefully. If you are about to be started on Do not be alarmed by the following lists of side effects. You may not They may differ to the information any new medicine, remind your experience any of them. contained in this leaflet. doctor and pharmacist that you are taking this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to If you do not understand the Tell any other doctors, dentists and answer any questions you may instructions on the box, ask your pharmacists who are treating you have. doctor or pharmacist for help. that you take this medicine. Tell your doctor if you notice any How much to take If you become pregnant whilst of the following and they worry taking this medicine, tell your you: The usual dose is one tablet (2.5 mg) doctor immediately. taken as soon as you feel the · increased feeling or sensitivity, migraine headache starting. Keep all of your doctor's especially in the skin appointments so that your progress If your migraine is still present after · feeling warm can be checked. two hours, or if it returns within 24 · aching muscles not caused by hours, you can take another tablet. exercise · dizziness

APO-ZOLMITRIPTAN TABLETS 2 · stomach upset, including nausea, Keep your medicine in a cool dry pain, vomiting place where the temperature stays APO and APOTEX are registered · headache below 25°C. trademarks of Apotex Inc. · sleepiness, unusual tiredness or Do not store your medicine, or any other medicine, in the bathroom or weakness This leaflet was prepared In August near a sink. Do not leave it on a · dry mouth 2020. window sill or in the car. The above list includes the more Heat and dampness can destroy some common side effects of zolmitriptan. medicines. If you experience any of the Keep this medicine where children following, stop taking your cannot reach it. medicine and contact your doctor immediately or go to Accident and A locked cupboard at least one-and- Emergency at your nearest a-half metres above the ground is a hospital: good place to store medicines.

· shortness of breath, wheezing or Disposal difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or If your doctor tells you to stop taking other parts of the body; rash, this medicine or the expiry date has itching or hives on the skin (signs passed, ask your pharmacist what to of an allergic reaction) do with any leftover medicine. · a feeling of tightness, pressure or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, arms or legs Product description · palpitations, irregular heartbeats, increased heart rate What it looks like · numbness or loss of strength of the arms or legs, headache, Light pink, round, film-coated dizziness, confusion, visual tablets, debossed with ©2.5© on one disturbance, difficulty side and plain on the other. Blister swallowing, slurred speech or pack of 2 or 6 tablets. AUST R loss of speech (signs of a stroke) 200878. · bloody diarrhoea or prolonged Ingredients stomach pain These are very serious side effects Each tablet contains 2.5 mg and you may need urgent medical zolmitriptan as the active ingredient. attention or hospitalisation: It also contains the following: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if · microcrystalline cellulose you notice anything that is making · lactose you feel unwell. · sodium starch glycollate type A Other side effects not listed above · magnesium stearate may occur in some patients. · Opadry complete film coating system 02G84574 Pink This medicine does not contain Storage and disposal gluten, sucrose, tartrazine or any other azo dyes. Storage Sponsor Keep your medicine in the pack until it is time to take it. Apotex Pty Ltd If you take your medicine out of the 16 Giffnock Avenue pack it may not keep well. Macquarie Park NSW 2113

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