Nurtec Odt Orally Disintegrating 75 Mg is a medication for treating and preventing migraine attacks in individuals who frequently suffer from bothersome migraines.
Nurtec ingredients
Nurtec tablets contain the active ingredient Rimegepant, which blocks the activity of a substance known as CGRP (Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide), a molecule found at elevated levels in people with migraines.
Nurtec Odt 75 mg Uses
Nurtec sublingual tablets are used for:
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Treating migraine attacks
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Reducing the number of migraine episodes when taken as a preventive measure
Nurtec 75 mg dosage
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To treat a migraine attack: One 75 mg tablet per day
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To prevent migraines: One 75 mg tablet every other day
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Do not take more than one tablet per day
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Place the tablet under or on the tongue and allow it to fully dissolve.
Nurtec 75 mg side effects
Nurtec may cause some side effects, including:
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Nausea
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Indigestion
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Heartburn
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Dizziness
Contraindications
Nurtec tablets should not be used in cases of:
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Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
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Children and adolescents under 18 years of age
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your doctor before using Nurtec tablets, especially if you have:
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Kidney disease
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Liver disease
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Are taking other medications
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Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Drug Interactions
Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking Nurtec with any other medications, especially:
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Antifungal drugs like ketoconazole
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Antiviral drugs like ritonavir
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St. John’s Wort
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Antiepileptic drugs like phenobarbital
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Bosentan, used to treat high blood pressure
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Modafinil, used to treat narcolepsy
Do not take Nurtec more than once every 48 hours if you are also taking:
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Fluconazole or erythromycin
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Medications for heart disease or high blood pressure
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Cyclosporine, used to prevent organ transplant rejection
Storage Instructions
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Keep out of reach of children
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Store at a temperature below 30°C
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Do not use the medication after its expiry date
