What is Almotriptan malate used for?

Almotriptan is prescribed to treat a headache caused due to migraine attacks with or without aura, a perception or sensitivity to light, strange noise, and unpleasant smell with confusing thoughts. This medication is a triptan results in the contraction of blood vessels surrounding the brain and also stops the release of substances that activates the pain.

What are the side effects of Almotriptan malate?

Most Common - Nausea, drowsiness, headache, tingling and dry mouth. Body as whole - Abdominal cramp or pain, chills, back, chest and neck pain, fatigue and rigid neck. Heart - Dilation of blood vessel, palpitations and fast heart rate. Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, vomiting, stomach upset, stomach and intestine inflammation and increased thirst. Metabolic - Increased sugar and serum creatine phosphokinase level. Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain. Central Nervous

Can Almotriptan malate be used during pregnancy?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, liver or kidney impairment, seizures; children, pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may significantly increase blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure level regularly. • It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Patient may develop with increased risk of Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: increased heart rate, shivering, sw

What precautions should be taken with Almotriptan malate?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, liver or kidney impairment, seizures; children, pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may significantly increase blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure level regularly. • It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Patient may develop with increased risk of Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: increased heart rate, shivering, sw

What ATC class does Almotriptan malate belong to?

Almotriptan malate: ATC N02CC05. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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Almotriptan malate

INN: Almotriptan malate

Data updated: 2026-04-18

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N02CC05

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