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Zolmitriptan (UNII: 2FS66TH3YW) (Zolmitriptan - UNII:2FS66TH3YW)
Ajanta Pharma USA Inc.
Zolmitriptan
Zolmitriptan 2.5 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Zolmitriptan tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Limitations of Use: - Only use zolmitriptan tablets if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response to zolmitriptan tablets treatment for the first migraine attack, reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before zolmitriptan tablets are administered to treat any subsequent attacks. - Zolmitriptan tablets are not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks. - Safety and effectiveness of zolmitriptan tablets have not been established for cluster headache. Zolmitriptan tablets are contraindicated in patients with: - Ischemic coronary artery disease (angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction, or documented silent ischemia), other significant underlying cardiovascular disease, or coronary artery vasospasm including Prinzmetal’s angina [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . - Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or arrhythmias associated with other cardiac accessory cond
2.5 mg Tablets - Pink, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets with "ZL 1" engraved on one side and break line on other side are supplied in cartons containing 6 tablets (NDC 27241-021-68). 5 mg Tablets - Yellow, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets with "ZL 2" engraved on one side and plain on other side are supplied in cartons containing 3 tablets (NDC 27241-022-38). Store zolmitriptan tablets at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light and moisture.
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ZOLMITRIPTAN - ZOLMITRIPTAN TABLET AJANTA PHARMA USA INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE ZOLMITRIPTAN TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR ZOLMITRIPTAN TABLETS. ZOLMITRIPTAN TABLETS FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1997 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Zolmitriptan is a serotonin (5-HT) 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) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended starting dose: 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg (2.1) Maximum single dose: 5 mg (2.1) May repeat dose after 2 hours if needed; not to exceed 10 mg in any 24-hour period (2.1) Moderate or Severe Hepatic Impairment: 1.25 mg recommended (2.3, 8.6) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 2.5 mg functionally-scored (3) Tablets: 5 mg (not scored) (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS History of coronary artery disease (CAD) or coronary vasospasm (4) Symptomatic Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorders (4) History of stroke, transient ischemic attack, or hemiplegic or basilar migraine (4) Peripheral vascular disease (4) Ischemic bowel disease (4) Uncontrolled hypertension (4) Recent (within 24 hours) use of another 5-HT agonist (e.g., another triptan), or an ergotamine- containing medication (4) Monamine oxidase (MAO)-A inhibitor used in past 2 weeks (4) Known hypersensitivity to zolmitriptan (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS _Myocardial Ischemia/Infarction, and Prinzmetal's Angina:_ Perform cardiac evaluation in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors (5.1) _Arrhythmias:_ Discontinue zolmitriptan tablets if occurs (5.2) _Chest/Throat/Neck/Jaw Pain, Tightness, and Pressure:_ Generally not associated with myocardial ischemia; evaluate for CAD in patients at high risk (5.3 Read the complete document