almotriptan (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Axert

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatricGeriatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 6.25mg
  • 12.5mg

Migraine

Indicated for acute treatment of migraine attacks in patients with a history of migraine with or without aura

Initial 6.25-12.5 mg PO at onset; may repeat once after 2 hours

Not to exceed 25 mg/day

Renal Impairment, Severe

CrCl <30 mL/min: Initial 6.25 mg PO

Not to exceed 12.5 mg/day

Hepatic Impairment

Initial: 6.25 mg PO

Not to exceed 12.5 mg/day

Dosing considerations

Only for use where clear diagnosis of migraine established; if a patient has no response for first migraine attack, reconsider diagnosis before administering to treat any subsequent attacks

As individuals may vary in their response to different doses of this drug, the choice of dose should be made on an individual basis

The safety of treating an average of more than four migraines in a 30-day period, not established

Not for treatment of cluster headaches

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 6.25mg
  • 12.5mg

Migraine

Indicated for acute treatment of migraine headache pain in adolescents with a history of migraine attacks with or without aura usually lasting ≥4 hr (when untreated)

<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

≥12 years: 6.25-12.5 mg PO at onset of headache; may repeat once after 2 hr

Not to exceed 25 mg/day

Dosing considerations

Efficacy on migraine-associated symptoms (nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia) not established

Not intended for prophylactic therapy of migraine or for use in management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine

Only for use where clear diagnosis of migraine established; if a patient has no response for first migraine attack, reconsider diagnosis before administering to treat any subsequent attacks

As individuals may vary in their response to different doses of this drug, the choice of dose should be made on an individual basis

The safety of treating an average of more than four migraines in a 30-day period has not been established

Not for treatment of cluster headaches

Migraine: See adult dosing

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            Contraindicated (15)

            • bromocriptine

              bromocriptine, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Vasoconstrictive effects of triptans and bromocriptine may be additive. Drugs should not be used within 24h of one another.

            • cabergoline

              cabergoline, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • dihydroergotamine

              dihydroergotamine, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • dihydroergotamine intranasal

              dihydroergotamine intranasal, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • eletriptan

              almotriptan, eletriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • ergoloid mesylates

              ergoloid mesylates, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • ergotamine

              ergotamine, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • frovatriptan

              almotriptan, frovatriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • methylergonovine

              methylergonovine, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • naratriptan

              almotriptan, naratriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • procarbazine

              procarbazine increases levels of almotriptan by serotonin levels. Contraindicated. Concurrent use or use within 2 weeks of MAOI therapy is contraindicated. If procarbazine is required, naratriptan, eletriptan or frovatriptan may be a suitable 5-HT1D agonist to employ. Monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin toxicity/serotonin syndrome during such therapy.

            • rizatriptan

              almotriptan, rizatriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • sumatriptan

              almotriptan, sumatriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • sumatriptan intranasal

              almotriptan, sumatriptan intranasal. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            • zolmitriptan

              almotriptan, zolmitriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm. Sep. by 24h.

            Serious - Use Alternative (35)

            • carbamazepine

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • citalopram

              citalopram, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Combination may increase risk of serotonin syndrome. If concomitant treatment with citalopram and a triptan is clinically warranted, careful observation of the patient is advised, particularly during treatment initiation and dose increases.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cyclobenzaprine

              almotriptan and cyclobenzaprine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • desvenlafaxine

              almotriptan and desvenlafaxine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dolasetron

              dolasetron, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • granisetron

              granisetron, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • isocarboxazid

              almotriptan and isocarboxazid both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              isocarboxazid increases levels of almotriptan by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • itraconazole

              itraconazole will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Start almotriptan dose at 6.25 mg when coadministered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors. Do not exceed 12.5 mg/day. Avoid concomitant use of almotriptan and potent CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

            • ketoconazole

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. In patients concomitantly using strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, start almotriptan at 6.25 mg/day; not exceed 12.5 mg/day. Avoid coadministration of almotriptan and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. In patients concomitantly using strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, start almotriptan at 6.25 mg/day; not exceed 12.5 mg/day. Avoid coadministration of almotriptan and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

            • linezolid

              almotriptan and linezolid both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Linezolid may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If linezolid must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last linezolid dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

              linezolid increases levels of almotriptan by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • lorcaserin

              almotriptan and lorcaserin both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • methylene blue

              almotriptan and methylene blue both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Methylene blue may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If methylene blue must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last methylene blue dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • netupitant/palonosetron

              netupitant/palonosetron, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ondansetron

              ondansetron, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod increases toxicity of almotriptan by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because the active metabolite of ozanimod inhibits MAO-B in vitro, there is a potential for serious adverse reactions, including hypertensive crisis. Therefore, coadministration of ozanimod with drugs that can increase norepinephrine or serotonin is not recommended. Monitor for hypertension with concomitant use.

            • palonosetron

              palonosetron, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • phenelzine

              almotriptan and phenelzine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              phenelzine increases levels of almotriptan by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • procarbazine

              almotriptan and procarbazine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rasagiline

              almotriptan and rasagiline both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid combination within 14 days of MAOI use

            • rifabutin

              rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • saquinavir

              saquinavir increases levels of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tedizolid

              tedizolid, almotriptan. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. both increase serotonin levels; increased risk of serotonin syndrome.

            • tranylcypromine

              almotriptan and tranylcypromine both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              tranylcypromine increases levels of almotriptan by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.

            • vilazodone

              almotriptan, vilazodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant therapy should be discontinued immediately if signs or symptoms of serotonin syndrome emerge and supportive symptomatic treatment should be initiated. .

            • vortioxetine

              almotriptan, vortioxetine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            Monitor Closely (141)

            • 5-HTP

              almotriptan and 5-HTP both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amitriptyline

              almotriptan and amitriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • amoxapine

              almotriptan and amoxapine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • aprepitant

              aprepitant will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aripiprazole

              almotriptan, aripiprazole. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • armodafinil

              armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • asenapine

              almotriptan, asenapine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • atazanavir

              atazanavir will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

              benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, almotriptan. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • budesonide

              budesonide will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buspirone

              almotriptan and buspirone both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butalbital

              butalbital will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cariprazine

              almotriptan, cariprazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • clomipramine

              almotriptan and clomipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • clozapine

              almotriptan, clozapine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • cocaine topical

              almotriptan and cocaine topical both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • conivaptan

              conivaptan will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cortisone

              cortisone will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyclosporine

              cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cyproheptadine

              cyproheptadine decreases effects of almotriptan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cyproheptadine may diminish the serotonergic effect of serotonin agonists.

            • darifenacin

              darifenacin will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • darunavir

              darunavir will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deferasirox

              deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • desipramine

              almotriptan and desipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • dexamethasone

              dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexfenfluramine

              almotriptan and dexfenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dextroamphetamine

              almotriptan and dextroamphetamine both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dextroamphetamine transdermal

              almotriptan, dextroamphetamine transdermal. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Initiate with lower doses and monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during initiation or dosage increase. If serotonin syndrome occurs, discontinue dextroamphetamine transdermal and concomitant serotonergic drug(s).

            • dextromethorphan

              almotriptan and dextromethorphan both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • DHEA, herbal

              DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dihydroergotamine

              almotriptan and dihydroergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dihydroergotamine intranasal

              almotriptan and dihydroergotamine intranasal both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dosulepin

              almotriptan and dosulepin both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • doxepin

              almotriptan and doxepin both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • dronedarone

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • droxidopa

              almotriptan and droxidopa both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk for supine hypertension

            • duloxetine

              almotriptan and duloxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eletriptan

              almotriptan and eletriptan both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ergotamine

              almotriptan and ergotamine both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • escitalopram

              almotriptan, escitalopram. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Exercise caution when concomitantly using agents that enhance serotonin activity. Monitor for the development of serotonin toxicity/serotonin syndrome during such therapy.

            • etravirine

              etravirine will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fenfluramine

              almotriptan and fenfluramine both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fenfluramine, almotriptan. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with drugs that increase serotoninergic effects may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

            • fluconazole

              fluconazole will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fludrocortisone

              fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluoxetine

              almotriptan and fluoxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fluphenazine

              almotriptan, fluphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine and almotriptan both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fosamprenavir

              fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosaprepitant

              fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • frovatriptan

              almotriptan and frovatriptan both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • grapefruit

              grapefruit will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • griseofulvin

              griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • haloperidol

              almotriptan, haloperidol. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • hydrocodone

              hydrocodone, almotriptan. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

            • hydrocortisone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • iloperidone

              almotriptan, iloperidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • imipramine

              almotriptan and imipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • indinavir

              indinavir will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isoniazid

              isoniazid will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              almotriptan and isoniazid both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • L-tryptophan

              almotriptan and L-tryptophan both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lapatinib

              lapatinib will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • letermovir

              letermovir increases levels of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levomilnacipran

              almotriptan and levomilnacipran both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • lisdexamfetamine

              almotriptan and lisdexamfetamine both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lithium

              almotriptan and lithium both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lofepramine

              almotriptan and lofepramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • loxapine

              almotriptan, loxapine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • loxapine inhaled

              almotriptan, loxapine inhaled. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • lsd

              almotriptan and lsd both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lumefantrine

              lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lurasidone

              almotriptan, lurasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • maprotiline

              almotriptan and maprotiline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • marijuana

              marijuana will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meperidine

              almotriptan and meperidine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • methylprednisolone

              methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metronidazole

              metronidazole will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • miconazole vaginal

              miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • milnacipran

              almotriptan and milnacipran both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • mirtazapine

              almotriptan and mirtazapine both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • molindone

              almotriptan, molindone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • morphine

              almotriptan and morphine both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • naratriptan

              almotriptan and naratriptan both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nefazodone

              almotriptan and nefazodone both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • nelfinavir

              nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nevirapine

              nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nifedipine

              nifedipine will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nilotinib

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nortriptyline

              almotriptan and nortriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • olanzapine

              almotriptan, olanzapine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • oliceridine

              almotriptan, oliceridine. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • oxcarbazepine

              oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paliperidone

              almotriptan, paliperidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • paroxetine

              almotriptan and paroxetine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pentazocine

              almotriptan and pentazocine both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • perphenazine

              almotriptan, perphenazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pimavanserin

              almotriptan, pimavanserin. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • pimozide

              almotriptan, pimozide. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • posaconazole

              posaconazole will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prednisone

              prednisone will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • protriptyline

              almotriptan and protriptyline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • quetiapine

              almotriptan, quetiapine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • quinupristin/dalfopristin

              quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • remifentanil

              remifentanil increases toxicity of almotriptan by serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increases risk of serotonin syndrome.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • risperidone

              almotriptan, risperidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • ritonavir

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rizatriptan

              almotriptan and rizatriptan both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rufinamide

              rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • SAMe

              almotriptan and SAMe both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • selegiline

              almotriptan and selegiline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • selegiline transdermal

              almotriptan and selegiline transdermal both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • sertraline

              almotriptan and sertraline both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • St John's Wort

              almotriptan and St John's Wort both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • sufentanil SL

              sufentanil SL, almotriptan. Either increases effects of the other by serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system may result in serotonin syndrome. If concomitant use is warranted, carefully observe the patient, particularly during treatment initiation and dose adjustment.

            • sumatriptan

              almotriptan and sumatriptan both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sumatriptan intranasal

              almotriptan and sumatriptan intranasal both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tapentadol

              almotriptan and tapentadol both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • thiothixene

              almotriptan, thiothixene. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • topiramate

              topiramate will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tramadol

              almotriptan and tramadol both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trazodone

              almotriptan and trazodone both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • trifluoperazine

              almotriptan, trifluoperazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • trimipramine

              almotriptan and trimipramine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • venlafaxine

              almotriptan and venlafaxine both increase serotonin levels. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • verapamil

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voriconazole

              voriconazole will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zafirlukast

              zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ziprasidone

              almotriptan, ziprasidone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serotonin modulators may enhance dopamine blockade, possibly increasing the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics may enhance serotonergic effect of serotonin modulators, which may result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor for evidence of serotonin toxicity (eg, mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular hyperactivity) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (eg, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction).

            • zolmitriptan

              almotriptan and zolmitriptan both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.

            Minor (11)

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • duloxetine

              duloxetine, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.

            • escitalopram

              escitalopram, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.

            • eslicarbazepine acetate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fluoxetine

              fluoxetine, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.

            • milnacipran

              milnacipran, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.

            • paroxetine

              paroxetine, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.

            • sertraline

              sertraline, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.

            • trazodone

              trazodone, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.

            • venlafaxine

              venlafaxine, almotriptan. Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of weakness, dyspnea, chest pain.

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            Adverse Effects

            1-10%

            Somnolence (1-5%)

            Dizziness (3-4%)

            Nausea (1-3%)

            Vomiting (2%)

            Dry mouth (1-2%)

            Headache (1-2%)

            Nausea (1-2%)

            Paresthesia (1-2%)

            Paresthesia (1%)

            Somnolence (>1%)

            <1%

            Infrequent (0.01-0.001%)

            • Anxiety, asthenia, chills, CNS stimulation, fatigue, hypesthesia, tremor
            • Pruitus, rash
            • Diaphoresis, dysmenorrhea, hyperglycemia, increased thirst
            • Abdominal cramp, gastroenteritis
            • Back pain, myalgia, neck pain, rigid neck, Increased CPK
            • Bronchitis, chest pain, dyspnea, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis
            • Conjunctivitis, tinnitis, vertigo

            Rare (<0.001%)

            • Hypertension, syncope
            • Fever, insomnia, nervousness, nightmares
            • Erythema, photosensitivity
            • Colitis, esophegeal reflux, gastritis
            • Arthralgia, arthritis, muscle weakness, myopathy
            • Laryngitis, sneezing
            • Eye abnormalities, nystagmus
            • Hypercholesteremia, hyperventilation, increased gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, increased salvation

            Postmarketing Experience

            Hypersensitivity reactions (including angioedema, anaphylactic reactions and eye disorders including visual impairment, vision blurred) reported

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            Warnings

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity, severe hepatic or renal impairment, migraine prophylaxis

            Ischemic heart disease, coronary artery vasospasm, including Prinzmetal's variant angina, uncontrolled HTN, hemiplegic or basilar migraines, cluster HA, cerebrovascular syndromes, PVD

            Do not use within 24 hr of another 5-HT1 agonist or ergot derivative, or within 2 weeks of MAOIs

            Ergotamine-containing and ergot-type medications

            Concomitant Use With 5-HT1 Agonists (eg, Triptans)

            Cautions

            Transient and permanent blindness and partial vision loss have been reported with 5-HT-1 agonists

            Use caution when prescribing to patient with known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides due to sulfonyl group in chemical structure of drug; sulfonyl group is structurally different from a sulfonamide; cross-sensitivity to almotriptan not systematically evaluated

            Administer with caution to patients with diseases that may alter absorption, metabolism, or excretion of drugs, such as those with impaired hepatic or renal function

            Adverse cardiac events

            • Serious adverse cardiac events, including acute myocardial infarction, reported within a few hours following administration of the drug; life-threatening disturbances of cardiac rhythm and death have been reported within a few hours following administration of other triptans; considering the extent of use of triptans in patients with migraine, the incidence of these events is extremely low
            • May cause coronary vasospasm, patients who experience signs or symptoms suggestive of angina following dosing should be evaluated for presence of coronary artery disease (CAD) or a predisposition to Prinzmetal’s variant angina before receiving additional doses of medication, and should be monitored electrocardiographically if dosing is resumed and similar symptoms recur
            • Because of potential of this class of compound (5-HT1 agonists) to cause coronary vasospasm, drug should not be given to patients with documented ischemic or vasospastic coronary artery disease
            • It is strongly recommended that drug not be given to patients in whom unrecognized CAD is predicted by presence of risk factors (eg, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoker, obesity, diabetes, strong family history of CAD, female with surgical or physiological menopause, or male over 40 years of age) unless a cardiovascular evaluation provides satisfactory clinical evidence that the patient is reasonably free of coronary artery and ischemic myocardial disease or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease
            • The sensitivity of cardiac diagnostic procedures to detect cardiovascular disease or predisposition to coronary artery vasospasm is modest, at best; if, during the cardiovascular evaluation, the patient’s medical history, electrocardiographic or other investigations reveal findings indicative of, or consistent with, coronary artery vasospasm or myocardial ischemia, the drug should not be administered
            • For patients with risk factors predictive of CAD, who are determined to have a satisfactory cardiovascular evaluation, it is strongly recommended that administration of first dose of therapy take place in the setting of a physician’s office or similar medically staffed and equipped facility unless patient has previously received the drug
            • Because cardiac ischemia can occur in the absence of clinical symptoms, consideration should be given to obtaining on first occasion of use an ECG during interval immediately following the dose, in these patients with risk factors
            • It is recommended that patients who are intermittent long-term users and who have or acquire risk factors predictive of CAD, as described above, undergo periodic interval cardiovascular evaluation as they continue to use the drug
            • The systematic approach described above is intended to reduce likelihood that patients with unrecognized cardiovascular disease will be inadvertently exposed to the drug
            • The ability of cardiac diagnostic procedures to detect all cardiovascular diseases or predisposition to coronary artery vasospasm is modest at best
            • Cardiovascular events associated with triptan treatment have occurred in patients with no cardiac history and with documented absence of coronary artery disease

            Sensations of pain, tightness, pressure of the chest and/or throat neck, and jaw

            • Sensations of tightness, pain, pressure, and heaviness in precordium, throat, neck, and jaw reported after treatment; because 5- HT1 agonists may cause coronary vasospasm
            • Patients who experience signs or symptoms suggestive of angina following dosing should be evaluated for presence of CAD or a predisposition to Prinzmetal’s variant angina before receiving additional doses of medication, and should be monitored electrocardiographically if dosing is resumed and similar symptoms occur
            • Patients shown to have CAD and those with Prinzmetal’s variant angina should not receive 5-HT1 agonists

            Cerebrovascular events and fatalities

            • Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, stroke, and other cerebrovascular events reported in patients treated with other triptans and some resulted in fatalities
            • In a number of cases, it appeared possible that the cerebrovascular events were primary, the triptan having been administered in the incorrect belief that the symptoms experienced were a consequence of migraine, when they were not
            • As with other acute migraine therapies, before treating headaches in patients not previously diagnosed as migraineurs and in migraineurs who present with atypical symptoms, care should be taken to exclude other potentially serious neurological conditions
            • It should be noted that patients with migraine may be at increased risk of certain cerebrovascular events (eg, stroke, hemorrhage, and transient ischemic attack)

            Vasospasm-related events, including peripheral vascular ischemia and Colonic Ischemia

            • Therapy may cause vasospastic reactions other than coronary artery vasospasm, such as peripheral and gastrointestinal vascular ischemia with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea
            • Very rare reports of transient and permanent blindness and significant partial vision loss reported with use of triptans; visual disorders may also be part of a migraine attack
            • Patients who experience symptoms or signs suggestive of decreased arterial flow following use of any triptan, such as ischemic bowel syndrome or Raynaud’s syndrome, are candidates for further evaluation

            Serotonin syndrome

            • The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome may occur with triptans, including the drug, particularly during combined use with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
            • If concomitant treatment with the drug and an SSRI (eg, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, citalopram, escitalopram) or SNRI (eg, venlafaxine, duloxetine) is clinically warranted, careful observation of the patient is advised, particularly during treatment initiation and dose increases
            • Serotonin syndrome symptoms may include mental status changes (eg, agitation, hallucinations, coma), autonomic instability (eg, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia), neuromuscular aberrations (eg, hyperreflexia, incoordination) and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (eg, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)

            Medication overuse headache

            • Overuse of acute migraine drugs (eg, ergotamine, triptans, opioids, or combination of these drugs for 10 or more days per month) may lead to exacerbation of headache (medication overuse headache)
            • Medication overuse headache may present as migraine-like daily headaches or as a marked increase in frequency of migraine attacks
            • Detoxification of patients, including withdrawal of overused drugs, and treatment of withdrawal symptoms (which often includes a transient worsening of headache) may be necessary

            Increases in blood pressure

            • As with other triptans, significant elevations in systemic blood pressure have been reported on rare occasions in patients with and without a history of hypertension; very rarely these increases in blood pressure have been associated with significant clinical events
            • Therapy is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension In normotensive healthy subjects and patients with hypertension controlled by medication
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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy Category: C

            Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Selective 5-HT1 receptor agonist in cranial arteries. Causes vasoconstriction and reduces inflammation associated with antidronic neuronal transmission associated with relief of migraine

            Pharmacokinetics

            Half-Life: 3-4 hr

            Peak Plasma Time: 1-3 hr

            Bioavailability: 70%

            Protein bound: 35%

            Vd: 180-200 L

            Absorption: Well absorbed

            Metabolism: CYP3A4, CYP2D6

            Excretion: Urine (75%)

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            Patient Education
            almotriptan malate oral

            ALMOTRIPTAN - ORAL

            (AL-moe-TRIP-tan)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Axert

            USES: Almotriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Almotriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that narrows blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain.Almotriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

            HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking almotriptan and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.If you have a higher risk for heart problems (see Precautions), your doctor may perform a heart exam before you start taking almotriptan. He/she may also direct you to use your first dose of this medication in the office/clinic to monitor for serious side effects (such as chest pain). Talk to your doctor for details.Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor at the first sign of a migraine. Do not take almotriptan to prevent a migraine.If there is no improvement in your symptoms, do not take more doses of this medication before talking to your doctor. If your symptoms are only partly relieved, or if your headache comes back, you may take a second dose after 2 hours. Do not take more than 2 doses in a 24-hour period.The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).If you are using drugs for migraine attacks on 10 or more days each month, the drugs may actually make your headaches worse (medication overuse headache). Do not use medications more often or for longer than directed. Tell your doctor if you need to use this medication more often, or if the medication is not working as well, or if your headaches get worse.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, sensations of tingling/numbness/prickling, or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: blue fingers/toes/nails, cold sensation of hands/feet, hearing changes, mental/mood changes.This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.Almotriptan can commonly cause chest/jaw/neck tightness, pain, or pressure that is usually not serious. However, these side effects are like symptoms of a heart attack, which may include chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, or unusual sweating. Get medical help right away if these or other serious side effects occur, including: fast/irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, signs of a stroke (such as weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion).This medication may increase serotonin and rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome/toxicity. The risk increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase serotonin, so tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take (see Drug Interactions section). Get medical help right away if you develop some of the following symptoms: fast heartbeat, hallucinations, loss of coordination, severe dizziness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, twitching muscles, unexplained fever, unusual agitation/restlessness.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: See also How to Use section.Before taking almotriptan, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other triptan migraine drugs; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood circulation problems (for example, in your legs, arms/hands, or stomach), certain types of headaches (hemiplegic or basilar migraine), heart problems (such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack), stroke or "mini-stroke" (transient ischemic attack), kidney disease, liver disease.Certain conditions can increase your risk for heart problems. Tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions, including: diabetes, family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight, smoker, postmenopausal (women), age more than 40 years (men).This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).The risk of heart disease, liver disease, and high blood pressure increases with age. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially increased blood pressure and heart problems.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.The risk of serotonin syndrome/toxicity increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase serotonin. Examples include street drugs such as MDMA/"ecstasy," St. John's wort, certain antidepressants (including SSRIs such as fluoxetine/paroxetine, SNRIs such as duloxetine/venlafaxine), among others. The risk of serotonin syndrome/toxicity may be more likely when you start or increase the dose of these drugs.If you also take any ergotamine medication (such as dihydroergotamine) or other "triptan" drugs (such as zolmitriptan, rizatriptan), you will need to separate your almotriptan dose from your dose of these other medications to lessen the chance of serious side effects. Ask your doctor how long you should wait between your doses of these drugs.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Certain foods, beverages, or food additives (such as red wine, cheese, chocolate, monosodium glutamate) as well as lifestyle patterns such as irregular eating/sleeping habits or stress may bring on a migraine headache. Avoiding such "triggers" may help lessen migraine attacks. Consult your doctor for more details.Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure) may be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments.

            MISSED DOSE: Not applicable. (See How to Use section.)

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised August 2021. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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            Tier Description
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            2 This drug is available at a middle level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "preferred" (on formulary) brand drugs.
            3 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs.
            4 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
            5 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
            6 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
            NC NOT COVERED – Drugs that are not covered by the plan.
            Code Definition
            PA Prior Authorization
            Drugs that require prior authorization. This restriction requires that specific clinical criteria be met prior to the approval of the prescription.
            QL Quantity Limits
            Drugs that have quantity limits associated with each prescription. This restriction typically limits the quantity of the drug that will be covered.
            ST Step Therapy
            Drugs that have step therapy associated with each prescription. This restriction typically requires that certain criteria be met prior to approval for the prescription.
            OR Other Restrictions
            Drugs that have restrictions other than prior authorization, quantity limits, and step therapy associated with each prescription.
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            Medscape prescription drug monographs are based on FDA-approved labeling information, unless otherwise noted, combined with additional data derived from primary medical literature.