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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS

About Elipran 20 Tablet 4's

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's belongs to a class of drugs called serotonin receptor agonists primarily used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura. Aura is a phase before the start of a migraine headache that involves numbness, speech, or vision disorders. Migraine is a common disorder associated with multiple symptoms but frequently causes headaches of varying intensity, usually along with nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's contains Eletriptan which works by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain and causing the narrowing of blood vessels. Thereby, it helps in relieving the pain of migraine headaches.

Take Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Elipran 20 Tablet 4's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, chest pain, indigestion, dry mouth, drowsiness, nausea, flushing (redness, warmth, or tingling sensation), and sore throat. Most of these side effects of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Elipran 20 Tablet 4's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's. You are advised not to breastfeed for 24 hours after taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches. Drive only if you are alert as Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may cause dizziness or drowsiness.

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Composition

ELETRIPTAN-20MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's

Migraine headache

Medicinal Benefits

Elipran 20 Tablet 4's contains Eletriptan used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura. Aura is a phase before the start of a migraine headache that involves numbness, speech, or vision disorders. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's stimulates serotonin receptors in the brain and causes the narrowing of blood vessels. Thereby, it helps in relieving the pain of migraine headaches.

Side Effects of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's

  • Dizziness
  • Chest pain
  • Indigestion
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Flushing (redness, warmth, or tingling sensation)
  • Sore throat
  • Feeling weak

Directions for Use

Take Elipran 20 Tablet 4's with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Elipran 20 Tablet 4's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's. You are advised not to breastfeeding for 24 hours after taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches. Drive only if you are alert as Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose as it may increase the risk of heart problems or high blood pressure.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIMIGRAINE AGENTS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EletriptanRizatriptan
Critical
EletriptanBromocriptine
Critical

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EletriptanRizatriptan
Critical
How does the drug interact with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's:
Combining Elipran 20 Tablet 4's with Rizatriptan can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rizatriptan with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EletriptanBromocriptine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's:
Taking Elipran 20 Tablet 4's with bromocriptine can increase the risk of side effects such as high blood pressure and heart-related problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between bromocriptine with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, or chest pain. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EletriptanCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's:
Taking Ceritinib with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceritinib with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as numbness, tingling, chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EletriptanKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's, which can lead to excessive narrowing of blood vessels in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Elipran 20 Tablet 4's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you experience chest pain, tightness, tingling, shortness of breath, or an irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Never exceed the recommended dosage or use the medication more frequently.
EletriptanCabergoline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's:
Concomitant use of Cabergoline with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's may increase the risk of adverse effects due to additive effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cabergoline and Elipran 20 Tablet 4's together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you have any of these symptoms, severe stomach pain, numbness or tingling, muscle pain, headache, confusion, or trouble speaking, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
EletriptanSertraline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's:
Co-administration of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's with sertraline may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between sertraline and Elipran 20 Tablet 4's, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
EletriptanParoxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's:
Combining Paroxetine with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Paroxetine with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. it's a good idea to reach out to your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
EletriptanEscitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's:
Combining Elipran 20 Tablet 4's with Escitalopram can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Escitalopram and Elipran 20 Tablet 4's, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - like feeling confused, seeing or hearing things that aren't there, seizures, fast heartbeat, fever, sweating a lot, shaking, blurry vision, muscle spasms, trouble moving, stomach cramps, feeling sick, diarrhea, or any other problems - contact your doctor right away. They can help you and prevent any complications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
EletriptanVilazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's:
When Vilazodone is taken with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Vilazodone and Elipran 20 Tablet 4's, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EletriptanItraconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's:
Using itraconazole together with Elipran 20 Tablet 4's can increase the effects of Elipran 20 Tablet 4's.

How to manage the interaction:
Elipran 20 Tablet 4's and itraconazole have the potential to interact, however they can still be used if a doctor prescribes them. Consult a doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: an intense headache, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating, chest discomfort, numbness, fits, neck stiffness, fatigue, loss of coordination, feeling lightheaded, or fainting. Never stop taking any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid high-caffeine beverages or limit caffeine intake as high caffeine intake may trigger migraines.
  • Avoid aged cheese, red wine, processed meat, chocolate, citrus fruits, wheat, barley, rye as they may trigger a migraine.
  • Do yoga, meditation, and certain mind or body exercises to manage migraines by reducing stress.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern and have sufficient sleep.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

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Special Advise

  • If you are elderly, smoker had a stroke previously, or have high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, please inform your doctor as these conditions may increase the risk of heart problems.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Migraine: It is a neurological condition associated with multiple symptoms but frequently causes headaches of varying intensity, often accompanied by sensitivity to sound, light, and nausea. Migraine mostly affects the forehead area, usually on one side of the head but can occur on both sides or shift. Women are more likely to have migraines than men. The most common risk factor is family history. Triggers of migraines include stress, exercise, hormonal changes, certain foods, and drinks.

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