Zolpax Nasal Spray
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Product introduction
Zolpax Nasal Spray is used to treat acute migraine attacks. It works by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches and preventing the attack from becoming worse.
Zolpax Nasal Spray is used to reduce symptoms of nausea, vomiting and headache during a sudden attack of migraine.
Zolpax Nasal Spray is used to reduce symptoms of nausea, vomiting and headache during a sudden attack of migraine.
Uses of Zolpax Nasal Spray
Benefits of Zolpax Nasal Spray
In Acute migraine headache
Zolpax Nasal Spray helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that triggers migraines. It is a very effective medicine for treating migraine attacks. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.
Side effects of Zolpax Nasal Spray
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zolpax
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Drowsiness
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
How to use Zolpax Nasal Spray
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.
How Zolpax Nasal Spray works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation (swelling) of blood vessels in the head. Zolpax Nasal Spray is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream through the inner lining of the nose. Once absorbed, it works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels in the head, stops transmission of pain signals to the brain, and blocks the release of chemicals that cause nausea and other migraine symptoms. This relieves the migraine attack.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zolpax Nasal Spray may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zolpax Nasal Spray is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Zolpax Nasal Spray 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tryptamine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Triptans (5HT 1B/1D Agonist)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Zolpax Nasal Spray
Once A Day
94%
Twice A Day
4%
Once A Week
2%
What are you using Zolpax Nasal Spray for?
Acute attack *
100%
*Acute attack of migraine
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Average
50%
What were the side-effects while using Zolpax Nasal Spray?
Throat pain
100%
How do you take Zolpax Nasal Spray?
With food
100%
Please rate Zolpax Nasal Spray on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?
If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.
What are the symptoms of Zolpax Nasal Spray overdose?
Taking an overdose of Zolpax Nasal Spray may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.
Can Zolpax Nasal Spray be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?
No, Zolpax Nasal Spray is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks or cluster headaches. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Zolpax Nasal Spray?
Before taking Zolpax Nasal Spray, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.
What triggers migraine attacks?
Migraine may be triggered by several factors. Some of the common triggers are caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills. Migraine also gets triggered with changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, drinking alcohol, missing meals, or smoking. Rigorous exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and stress and anxiety may also act as a trigger.
I have been prescribed Zolpax Nasal Spray. Can I take other migraine medicines similar to Zolpax Nasal Spray with it?
Zolpax Nasal Spray belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. You should not take another triptan along with Zolpax Nasal Spray. Taking two triptans together may trigger a heart attack and may also result in an increase in blood pressure.
Does migraine run in families?
Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.
How do I know migraine attack is about to start?
Some people develop aura before getting a migraine attack. It may include visual problems, such as seeing flashing lights, zig-zag patterns or blind spots, numbness, dizziness, or a tingling sensation like pins and needles, or feeling off balance. You may also have difficulty speaking and loss of consciousness, although this is unusual.
When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?
Medicines for prevention of migraine are usually used if you have tried avoiding possible triggers but are still experiencing migraines. You may also be prescribed these medicines if you experience very severe migraine attacks, or if your attacks happen frequently.
Can Zolpax Nasal Spray cause liver damage?
No, Zolpax Nasal Spray does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Zolpax Nasal Spray.
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