Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Almotan 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Almotan 12.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Almotan 12.5 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION

Almotan 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Almotan 12.5 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Almotan 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Almotan 12.5 Tablet in patients with liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Almotan 12.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Is Almotan 12.5 Tablet a narcotic? Does it have abuse potential?::: No, Almotan 12.5 Tablet is neither a narcotic nor does it have abuse potential. It is an antimigraine agent which belongs to a class of compounds known as selective serotonin receptor agonists.| How often can I take Almotan 12.5 Tablet?::: The maximum daily dose is two tablets within 24 hours. However, a gap of at least 2 hours between first and second dose needs to be maintained.| Can I take ibuprofen with Almotan 12.5 Tablet?::: Almotan 12.5 Tablet may take 2-3 hours to show its effect, wait for it to work. If still there is no considerable improvement then you can take NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen), but do not take additional triptans for relief. | Can Almotan 12.5 Tablet be used for migraine prophylaxis or cluster headaches?::: Almotan 12.5 Tablet is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks or cluster headaches. However, it should only be used in cases where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.| How many times can I take Almotan 12.5 Tablet in a month?::: Almotan 12.5 Tablet is safe if you are taking this medicine for four migraine episode in a 30-day period. However, it has not been established that the medicine is safe if used for treating an average of more than four migraine episodes in a 30-day period.| What should I tell my doctor?::: Before taking Almotan 12.5 Tablet, you should inform your doctor if you have a heart disease or any risk factor associated with it (e.g., high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, family history of heart disease, men over 40 years of age, or a postmenopausal women), mild to moderate liver disease, or severe kidney disease. The doctor should be informed if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination, or weakness in the leg and arm. Along with that, it is important to inform your doctor if you are taking medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (e.g., sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, and fluoxetine) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (e.g., venlafaxine), and duloxetine for depression.| Does migraine run in families?::: Yes, Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been observed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraine attacks when they are pregnant.

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the brain and the release of vasoactive and pro-inflammatory peptides (chemical messenger) from sensory nerve endings. Almotan 12.5 Tablet is a selective serotonin receptor agonist. It works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels and prevents the release of the chemical messenger in the nerve endings, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

-Ziprasidone (Oral Route): Severe

Watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may discontinue the medicines accordingly. Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.

| -Linezolid (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Linezolid with Almotriptan. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.

| -Linezolid (Injection Route): Severe

Do not consume Linezolid with Almotriptan. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.

| -Vortioxetine (Oral Route): Severe

Watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may discontinue the medicines accordingly. Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.

| -Linezolid (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Linezolid with Almotriptan. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.

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