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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

About Elipran 40 Tablet 4's

Elipran 40 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 40 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 40 Tablet 4's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Elipran 40 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 40 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 40 Tablet 4's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Elipran 40 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 40 Tablet 4's. You are advised not to breastfeed for 24 hours after taking Elipran 40 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 40 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches. Drive only if you are alert as Elipran 40 Tablet 4's may cause dizziness or drowsiness.

Uses of Elipran 40 Tablet 4's

Migraine headache

Medicinal Benefits

Elipran 40 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 40 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.

Directions for Use

Take Elipran 40 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

Side Effects of Elipran 40 Tablet 4's

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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Elipran 40 Tablet 4's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Elipran 40 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 40 Tablet 4's. You are advised not to breastfeeding for 24 hours after taking Elipran 40 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 40 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches. Drive only if you are alert as Elipran 40 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.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Elipran 40 Tablet 4's may interact with alkaloids (ergotamine), other medicines used to treat migraine (zolmitriptan, almotriptan, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, naratriptan), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS (indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: Elipran 40 Tablet 4's may interact with St. John’s wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Elipran 40 Tablet 4's if you have poor circulation, severe kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure, or if you ever had a stroke or heart problem. If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, or any heart disease, inform your doctor before taking Elipran 40 Tablet 4's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERGOTAMINE
  • ZOLMITRIPTAN
  • ALMOTRIPTAN
  • SUMATRIPTAN
  • RIZATRIPTAN
  • NARATRIPTAN
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • INDINAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR

Habit Forming

No

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.

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.

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.

About Elipran 40 Tablet 4's

Elipran 40 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 40 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 40 Tablet 4's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Elipran 40 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 40 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 40 Tablet 4's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Elipran 40 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 40 Tablet 4's. You are advised not to breastfeed for 24 hours after taking Elipran 40 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 40 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches. Drive only if you are alert as Elipran 40 Tablet 4's may cause dizziness or drowsiness.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

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Non returnable*
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Online payment accepted

Composition

ELETRIPTAN-40MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Elipran 40 Tablet 4's

Migraine headache

Medicinal Benefits

Elipran 40 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 40 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 40 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 40 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 40 Tablet 4's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Elipran 40 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 40 Tablet 4's. You are advised not to breastfeeding for 24 hours after taking Elipran 40 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 40 Tablet 4's as it may worsen headaches. Drive only if you are alert as Elipran 40 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 Checker List

  • ERGOTAMINE
  • ZOLMITRIPTAN
  • ALMOTRIPTAN
  • SUMATRIPTAN
  • RIZATRIPTAN
  • NARATRIPTAN
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • INDINAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR

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.

Habit Forming

No

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.

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.