Isometheptene

Isometheptene is an indirect-acting sympathomimetic drug which causes vasoconstriction. Its vasoconstricting properties arise from the activation of the sympathetic nervous system via epinephrine and norepinephrine or their molecular analogues which elicit smooth muscle activation, leading to vasoconstriction.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose given by your physician is based on your health conditions, other medications or food supplements taken, and your reaction to the treatment. To diminish risks for adverse effects, do not increase your dosage, thus take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, take it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Isometheptene is used in the following conditions:

Acute migraine attacks

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Isometheptene in people with the following conditions:

Porphyria
Severe hypertension
Severe renal and hepatic impairment
Organic heart disease

Side Effects

Isometheptene may have the following side effects:

Dizziness
Circulatory disturbances
Rash
Hematological disorders

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more significant than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A severe allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Cardiovasculardiseases
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes mellitus
Pregnancy
Lactation
Angle-closure glaucoma

Prior in taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you have allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions with the drug. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Isometheptene may interact with the following medicines:

Adrenergic neurone blockers
Doxapram
Oxytocin
Ergotamine
Methysergide

Potentially Fatal:

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Moclobemide
Bromocriptine

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are possible, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If an overdose is suspected, call your health care provider immediately.

Available Brands:

The following brand names are drugs containing Isometheptene but in combination with other medicines.

Acetaminophen/Caffeine/Isometheptene

Migralam
Prodrin
MigraTen

Acetaminophen/Dichloralphenazone/Isometheptene

Midrin
Nodolor
Isocom
Amidrine