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Zolmit 2.5mg Capsule

Manufacturer :  Admit Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Zolmitriptan
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Zolmit 2.5mg Capsule

Zolmit 2.5mg Capsule is a selective serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist and is a synthetic tryptamine derivative. Used for treating headaches due to migraine attacks (with or without aura), not meant for the preventive remedy of migraine or for hemiplegic or basilar migraine. Relieves migraines by narrowing blood vessels within the brain.

Zolmit 2.5mg Capsule is marketed as swallowable tablets, nasal sprays or oral disintegrating tablets with a dose of 2.5 and 5mg. Patients getting migraines from aspartame are not advised to take the disintegrating tablets containing aspartame. There is no noteworthy effect on the effectiveness of Zolmit 2.5mg Capsule due to food intake in both males and females.

Side effects include myocardial infarction, chest pain, dyspepsia, dysphagia, vertigo, myasthenia, somnolence, hypesthesia, paresthesia, myalgia, sweating and others.

Zolmit 2.5mg Capsule should not be taken by patients who are allergic to any of its ingredients, suffering from phenylketonuria or any other type of irregular heartbeat, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, other cardiac disorders, brain blood vessel disease, high blood pressure or any other blood vessel problems. Besides this, it is also not recommended for persons undergoing ergot type medication, sibutramine or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (within the previous 14 days).

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Zolmit 2.5mg Capsule ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Zolmit 2.5mg Capsule

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Zolmist 5mg nasal spray may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be used in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is a popular treatment for migraine. It acts as an agonist for the serotonin receptors, which means that it enhances the 1B and 1D subtypes of serotonin receptors.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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