Zolmitriptan (Zolmitriptan)
Overview of Zolmitriptan
Zolmitriptan is a selective serotonin (5-HT) antagonist, used in the treatment of acute migraine attack but it does not prevent migraine attack.
Indication of Zolmitriptan
Zolmitriptan is primarily indicated in conditions like Migraine, Treatment of acute migraine attacks.
Contraindication of Zolmitriptan
Zolmitriptan is contraindicated in conditions like Hypertension,Prinzmetal's angina.
Side Effects of Zolmitriptan
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Zolmitriptan, which give rise to further complications include Angina, Myocardial infarction.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Zolmitriptan are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea, Muscle weakness, Asthenia, SomnolenceX, Warmth feeling, Heaviness.
Precautions of Zolmitriptan
Zolmitriptan should be used with caution in patients with allergy (especially drug allergy), heart or blood vessel problems, high blood pressure or cholesterol, intestine or liver disease, diabetes, smoking history or family history of heart problems. Caution is advised before performing hazardous tasks (e.g.driving) while using this drug. It should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.