GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Zomig Rapimelt is used to manage patients suffering from migraines. '.

If you think Zomig Rapimelt is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

Zomig Rapimelt is a medication that contains Zolmitriptan. It is a Serotonin or 5HT antagonist. This medication is likewise known as the ‘Triptan.’ The medicine is specially made to relieve migraine headache attacks.

Zomig Rapimelt functions by mimicking the serotonin receptors or 5HT receptors that are found inside the brain. This naturally occurring substance known as serotonin often acts on these receptors and it helps to narrow the blood vessels in the brain. These receptors constrict the blood vessels and help relieve one of the severe pains caused by migraine headaches.

Even though the real cause of migraine headaches is not totally understood, it is known that the expansion of the blood vessels in the brain as the main culprit that causes throbbing pain in the head that makes up for migraine headaches.

Like the rest of the Zomig line of migraine medications, the Zomig Rapimelt is helpful for those who want to take the medication in tablet form. It is effective in getting rid of the severe pain brought about by migraine attacks. It narrows down the blood vessels surrounding the brain and helps block the substances that cause the pain in the areas of the head.

The dosage of Zomig Rapimelt must be taken immediately after the migraine headache had begun. But, it is likewise effective when taken at a later parts of the migraine attack. The tablets are taken sublingually. It is melted under the tongue with your saliva without having to take a glass full of water.

The form of the Zomig tablet proved useful for patients who feel sick, and find the need to vomit after a migraine attack, and are unable to drink. The same holds true for those who can’t swallow traditional migraine tablets. The medicine affords significant relief from migraine after 60 minutes of taking the pill.

Seek medical advice from your doctor if you are unsure how to take the Zomig Rapimelt. The pill is to be taken orally, stored below 30 degrees Celsius, and has a shelf life of 18 months. Always read the product information leaflet for further information.

Limit the dosage of Zomig Rapimelt to only 2.5 mg a day or 5 mg a day depending on your doctors’ advice.

Tablet

• 2.5 mg
• 5 mg

Oral Disintegrating Tablet

• 2.5 mg
• 5 mg

Intranasal Spray

• 2.5 mg single use
• 5 mg single use
• Starting dose of 2.5 mg intranasally
• Response to treatment often varies, one can increase the dosage to up to 5 mg
• Never attempt to increase the dose from 5 mg
• If migraine persists, repeat the dose after 2 hours
• Do not exceed a total of 10 mg in the next 24 hours
• The safety is not established in migraine treatments of greater than three consecutive migraine attacks in a 30 day period.
• This is a prescription only medicine.

Like any other Zomig medication, the Zomig Rapimelt has its fair share of adverse effects and precautions that must be followed by patients using the anti-migraine medication.

Side Effects of Zomig Rapimelt

• Neck pain
• Throat pain
• Nausea
• Fatigue and exhaustion
• Dizziness
• Xerostomia
• Chest pains
• Palpitations
• Somnolence
• Vertigo
• Pain
• Myalgia
• Myasthenia
• Dyspepsia
• Twitching
• Muscle tremors
• Hyperglycemia
• Tachycardia
• Arthritis
• Myocardial Infraction

There are some medications that are not for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. But, there are other medicines that can be safely used offering benefits to mothers. Always inform your physician about using Zomig Rapimelt should you be pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or about to be pregnant.

The safety of the medication for use among pregnant women is yet to be established clinically. If must be used only by pregnant women with appropriate advice and prescription of their prescriber.

Zomig Rapimelt can pass on breast milk, So, it should be used with caution by nursing and lactating mothers. Consult your doctor if there is a need to stop breastfeeding or if you need a replacement medication.

Pregnant women must stay away from using Zomig Rapimelt. If you become pregnant while you are taking Zomig, immediately contact your doctor about it. Inform your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are taking any other medications – prescription, non-prescription, or herbal. There are some components in Zomig Rapimelt that can run counter with other medicines. Also, do not use if you have liver problems or have reduced renal function.

The safety and efficacy of Zomig Rapimelt on kids and adolescents have yet to be established. Hence, the drug is not recommended for use by kids aged 12 years and below.

Old patients and seniors over 65 years old are prohibited from using the medication. If you have headaches, best to consult your physician regarding it. Never self-prescribe any medication for your migraine headache.

Zomig Rapimelt UK

You can safely buy Zomig Rapimelt online at UK Meds. You will first need to have an online consultation with a pharmacist independent prescriber before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Zomig Rapimelt is the right medication for your medical condition.

More Information

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