What is the generic for Zomig?
Zolmitriptan, the generic form of migraine meds Zomig (the tablet form) and Zomig ZMT (the orally disintegrating tablet form) is available in pharmacies now!
Can zolmitriptan be crushed?
The tablet will quickly dissolve and can be swallowed with your saliva. You do not need to take this medication with water or other liquid. Do not break or crush the tablets.
Is Zomig safe?
Zolmitriptan 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.
What class of drug is Zomig?
Zolmitriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headaches (severe throbbing headaches that sometimes are accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to sound and light). Zolmitriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists.
How is Zomig used to treat headaches in adults?
Zomig (zolmitriptan) is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Zomig is used to treat migraine headaches in adults.
Which is better for migraine Zomig or zolmitriptan?
Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Zomig is used to treat migraine headaches in adults. Zomig will only treat a headache that has already begun.
What is the molecular weight of Zomig tablets?
The empirical formula is C 16 H 21 N 3 O 2 , representing a molecular weight of 287.36. Zolmitriptan is a white to almost white powder that is readily soluble in water. ZOMIG tablets are available as 2.5 mg (yellow and functionally-score) and 5 mg (pink, not scored) film-coated tablets for oral administration.
Are there any side effects to taking Zomig disintegrating tablets?
Zomig disintegrating tablets may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of zolmitriptan if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
