Relpax (Eletriptan hydrobromide) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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Relpax Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Relpax)?

Since eletriptan is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor promptly if your symptoms do not improve after using eletriptan.

After taking an eletriptan tablet, you must wait two (2) hours before taking a second tablet. Do not take more than 80 mg of eletriptan in 24 hours.

What happens if I overdose (Relpax)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose could cause high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, or seizure).

What should I avoid while using eletriptan (Relpax)?

Do not take eletriptan within 24 hours before or after using another migraine headache medicine, including:

almotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT), sumatriptan (Imitrex, Treximet), or zolmitriptan (Zomig); or
ergot medicine such as dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergotamine (Ergomar, Ergostat, Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine), ergonovine (Ergotrate), methylergonovine (Methergine), or methysergide (Sansert).

Do not use eletriptan within 72 hours before or after taking any of the following medicines:

ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox);
nefazodone (Serzone);
clarithromycin (Biaxin), troleandomycin (Tao); or
ritonavir (Norvir), nelfinavir (Viracept).

What other drugs will affect eletriptan (Relpax)?

Before taking eletriptan, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

propranolol (Inderal, Innopran);
an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with eletriptan. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about eletriptan.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed

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