Axert (Almotriptan)

Axert Information

Axert belongs to the class of drugs called serotonin receptor agonists. Serotonin receptor agonists are believed to cause vasoconstriction of arteries and veins supplying blood to the head. Axert is a headache medicine.

Axert Indications

Axert is primarily used in treating vascular headaches such as migraine. It is not known to prevent migraines or decrease the number of attacks. It is intended for migraine headaches that are already occurring.

Axert Warnings

Do not take this Axert if your headache is not like any kind of the migraines that you have had. If you have heart disease including angina, any history of heart attack or high blood pressure, do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor. Serious and even deadly side effects involving the heart have been known with Axert.

Never take more of Axert than instructed by your doctor. Use vigilance when driving, operating any kind of machinery or performing hazardous activities while taking Axert for it may cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Do not take Axert if you have:

• Taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as isocarboxid, tranylcypromine, or phenelzine within the last 14 days.
• Taken an ergot-based medication such as methysergide, ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, and ergotamine combination products within the last-24 hours.
• Taken serotonin receptor such as frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, and zolmitriptan within the last 24 hours.
• Taken ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir or erythromycin within the last 7 days
• Basilar or hemiplegic migraine headaches
• Heart attack, heart disease or angina
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Headache that is not like any type of migraine that you have had

Taking Axert with these medications may be dangerous.

Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Axert:

• High risk factors such as high blood pressure, a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, overweight, diabetes, smoking cigarettes, is postmenopausal, or a male over 40 years old
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease

You may not be able to take Axert or may need dosage adjustments if you have any of these conditions.

Axert belongs to the FDA pregnancy Category C, which means that it is unknown whether it may or may not harm an unborn baby. Do not take this drug if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant during your treatment period. It is also unknown if Axert passes through breastmilk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.

Axert Intake Guidelines

Axert should be taken exactly as instructed by your doctor\r\. If there are things that you do not understand, ask you doctor, nurse or a pharmacist.

Take each dose of this drug with a full glass of water. Take it as you notice any kind of symptom of migraine or during an attack. If your symptoms do not alleviate, inform your doctor before taking another dose. If your symptoms alleviate but return, take a second dose 2 hours or more after the first dose.

Never take more of Axert than instructed by your doctor.

Axert Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Axert may include any of the following:

• Tremor
• Tingling
• Heaviness
• Redness
• Warm feeling in the arms and legs
• Irregular breathing
• Large pupils
• Uncoordinated feeling
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Seizures
• Bluish skin
• Chest pain

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms

Axert Missed Dose

Since Axert should be taken in during an attack only, missed doses are not likely. Take Axert only as prescribed by your doctor.

Axert Side Effects

Axert may have any of this serious side effects or allergic reactions:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Closing of the throat
• Swelling of lips, face or tongue
• Hives
• Irregular heartbeat or tightness, pain, pressure or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck or jaw area

Stop taking Axert and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these sided effects.

Axert may also cause less serious side effects such as:

• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Tingling, flushing, warmth, redness, tightness, or heaviness in any body part
• Muscle tiredness or weakness

There may also be other side effects of Axert. Inform your doctor if you experience anything unusual in your body while or after taking Axert.

Axert Drug Reactions

• Axert reacts with monoamine oxidase inhibitors that may include isocarboxid, tranylcypromine, or phenelzine. It cause seizures, nausea, vomiting, sweating, flushing or dizziness
• Axert also reacts with ergot-based medication such as methysergide, ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, and ergotamine combination products ;serotonin receptor such as frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, and zolmitriptan ;serotonin receptors such as frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, and zolmitriptan within the last 24 hours. Taking Axert with any of these medications may be dangerous or even fatal.
• Axert also react with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor such as citalopram ,fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, or sertraline.
• Axert may also react with other drugs than these. Inform your doctor if you are taking drugs other than Axert

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