Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Elipran 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Elipran 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Elipran 20 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Elipran 20 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Elipran 20 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.Limited information indicates that Elipran 20 Tablet produces low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Elipran 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Elipran 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Elipran 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Elipran 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

- Liver : CAUTION

Elipran 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Elipran 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Elipran 20 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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Chemical Class :: 3-Alkylindole Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Action Class :: Triptans (5HT 1B/1D Agonist)

Acute migraine headache

Store below 30°C

Q. How soon should I take Elipran 20 Tablet when attack starts?
Once your migraine headache has started, take Elipran 20 Tablet as soon as possible. Do not use it to prevent an attack. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Q. Can Elipran 20 Tablet increase my Blood Pressure?
Yes, Elipran 20 Tablet can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, it is does not occur in everyone. But, you should keep a check on your blood pressure during therapy with Elipran 20 Tablet.

Q. What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?
If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.

Q. What are the symptoms of Elipran 20 Tablet overdose?
Taking an overdose of Elipran 20 Tablet may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.

Q. Can Elipran 20 Tablet be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?
No, Elipran 20 Tablet is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.

Q. What should I tell my doctor?
Before taking Elipran 20 Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.

Q. What triggers migraine attacks?
Migraine may be triggered by several factors. Some of the common triggers are caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills. Migraine also gets triggered with changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, drinking alcohol, missing meals, or smoking. Rigorous exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and stress and anxiety may also act as a trigger.

Q. I have been prescribed Elipran 20 Tablet. Can I take other migraine medicines, similar to Elipran 20 Tablet, with it?\u003cbr>
Elipran 20 Tablet belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. You should not take another triptan along with Elipran 20 Tablet. Taking two triptans together may trigger a heart attack and may also result in an increase in blood pressure.

Q. Does migraine run in families?
Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.

Q. How do I know migraine attack is about to start?
Some people develop aura before getting a migraine attack. It may include visual problems, such as seeing flashing lights, zig-zag patterns or blind spots, numbness, dizziness, or a tingling sensation like pins and needles, or feeling off balance. You may also have difficulty speaking and loss of consciousness, although this is unusual.

Q. Can I take Elipran 20 Tablet with propranolol?
Yes, you can take propranolol and Elipran 20 Tablet together. However, since Propranolol may cause an increase in levels of Elipran 20 Tablet, so you should take 5 mg dose of Elipran 20 Tablet and not 10 mg.

Q. When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?
Medicines for prevention of migraine are usually used if you have tried avoiding possible triggers but are still experiencing migraines. You may also be prescribed these medicines if you experience very severe migraine attacks, or if your attacks happen frequently.

Q. Can Elipran 20 Tablet cause liver damage?
No, Elipran 20 Tablet does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Elipran 20 Tablet.

Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Heaviness
Jaw pain
Nausea
Neck pain
Sleepiness
Throat pain
Weakness