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What is the generic name?
ELETRIPTAN HYDROBROMIDE
What is the Trade Name for ELETRIPTAN HYDROBROMIDE?
Relpax
What are the Indications for ELETRIPTAN HYDROBROMIDE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RELPAX is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. RELPAX is a serotonin (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Use only after a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established ( 1 ) Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine ( 1 ) Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response to the first migraine attack treated with RELPAX, reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before RELPAX is administered to treat any subsequent attacks. RELPAX is not intended for the prevention of migraine attacks. Safety and effectiveness of RELPAX have not been established for cluster headache.
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