Almogran 12.5mg

What Almogran is and what it is used for

Almogran is an antimigraine agent which belongs to a class of compounds known as selective serotonin receptor agonists. Almogran is believed to reduce the inflammatory response associated with migraines by binding to the serotonin receptors in the brain (cranial) blood vessels and causing them to narrow. Almogran is used to relieve headaches associated with migraine attacks with or without aura.

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Before you take Almogran

Do not take Almogran

• if you are allergic to almotriptan or any of the ingredients of this medicine

• if you have or have ever suffered from diseases that restrict the blood supply to the heart such as:

• heart attack

• chest pain or discomfort that normally occurs with activity or stress

• heart problems without pain

• chest pain that occurs when you are resting

• severe hypertension (severe high blood pressure)

• uncontrolled mild or moderate high blood pressure

• if you have had a stroke or experienced a reduction in the blood flow to the brain

• if you have had obstruction of the large arteries in the arms or legs (peripheral vascular disease)

• if you are taking other medicines used to treat migraines including ergotamine, dihydroergotamine and methysergide or other serotonin agonists (e.g. sumatriptan)

• if you suffer from severe liver disease

How to take Almogran

Almogran should only be used to treat an actual migraine attack and not to prevent migraine attacks or headaches. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults (18-65 years old)

The recommended dose of Almogran is one 12.5 mg tablet which should be taken as early as possible after the onset of the migraine attack. If your migraine attack does not subside, do not take more than one tablet for the same attack. If you experience a second migraine attack within 24 hours, a second 12.5 mg tablet can be taken but you must leave at least two hours between your first and second tablet.

The maximum daily dose is two (12.5 mg) tablets within 24 hours. Tablet(s) should be swallowed with liquid (e.g. water) and can be taken with or without food. You should take Almogran as soon as possible after the onset of the migraine, although it is still effective if taken at a later stage.

Almogran Ingredients

The active substance in Almogran is almotriptan 12.5 mg (as almotriptan D,L-hydrogen malate). The other ingredients are: Tablet core: Mannitol (E-421), microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearyl fumarate Coating material: Hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E-171), Macrogol 400, carnauba wax

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