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Indications & Uses
Zolmit is used to treat migraine attacks in adults as they occur, whether or not the migraine is accompanied by aura.
Pharmacology
Migraines are thought to result from local widening of blood vessels in the skull and the release of certain sensory nerve chemicals through nerve endings in the trigeminal system. Zolmitriptan is believed to relieve migraine headaches by acting on 5-HT1B/1D receptors found on the blood vessels inside the skull and on sensory nerves of the trigeminal system. This action narrows the cranial blood vessels and reduces the release of neuropeptides that promote inflammation.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg. The maximum single dose is 5 mg. If the migraine has not eased within 2 hours of taking Zolmitriptan, or comes back after briefly improving, a second dose may be given at least 2 hours after the first. The maximum dose in any 24 hour period is 10 mg.
Dosage for other forms (1)
Give one 5 mg dose of Zolmitriptan Nasal Spray for an acute migraine attack. If the headache returns, the dose may be repeated after 2 hours, and the total should not exceed 10 mg in any 24 hour period. In controlled clinical trials, single 5 mg doses of zolmitriptan nasal spray given into one nostril were effective for treating acute migraines in adults. Response to Zolmitriptan Nasal Spray can vary from person to person. A 5 mg nasal spray dose behaves in the body much like a 5 mg oral dose. Doses lower than 5 mg can only be given as an oral formulation, so the dose and route of administration should be chosen for each patient individually. Placebo-controlled trials have not established how effective a second dose is, and the safety of treating more than an average of four headaches within a 30 day period has not been established.
Side Effects
The most common side effects with zolmitriptan are pain or pressure in the neck, throat or jaw, dizziness, paresthesia, asthenia, somnolence, a feeling of warmth or cold, nausea, a feeling of heaviness, and dry mouth.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Rare but serious heart-related side effects, including heart attack, have been reported within a few hours of taking Zolmit. Some patients have felt tightness, pain, or pressure in the chest, throat, neck, or jaw after treatment.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for use in people with ischemic heart disease or a past stroke, in those currently taking (or who have recently taken) a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, and in anyone known to be hypersensitive to Zolmitriptan.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Category C. Zolmitriptan should only be used in pregnancy if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the unborn baby. It is not known whether Zolmitriptan passes into breast milk. Because of this, a decision should be made between stopping breastfeeding or stopping the medicine, weighing how important the drug is for the mother's treatment.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
Zolmitriptan isn't recommended for patients under 18 years of age.
Storage
Keep Zolmitriptan away from light and moisture, and store it below 30°C. Make sure children can't reach it.
Common questions about Zomitan 2.5 mg
What is Zomitan 2.5 mg Tablet?
Zomitan 2.5 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Zolmitriptan. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the 5-HT Agonists group of medicines.
What is Zomitan used for?
Zolmit is used to treat migraine attacks in adults as they occur, whether or not the migraine is accompanied by aura.
What are the side effects of Zomitan?
The most common side effects with zolmitriptan are pain or pressure in the neck, throat or jaw, dizziness, paresthesia, asthenia, somnolence, a feeling of warmth or cold, nausea, a feeling of heaviness, and dry mouth.
Can I take Zomitan during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy Category C. Zolmitriptan should only be used in pregnancy if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the unborn baby. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Zomitan?
Keep Zolmitriptan away from light and moisture, and store it below 30°C. Make sure children can't reach it.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Zomitan is already among the lowest-priced brands of Zolmitriptan at this strength.
Do I need a prescription for Zomitan?
Zomitan is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.