Rimegepant

Generic name: Rimegepant
Brand names: Nurtec ODT
Drug class: CGRP inhibitors

Usage of Rimegepant

Rimegepant is a prescription medicine used by adults to treat migraines (with or without aura) when they occur and also to prevent episodic migraines. Rimegepant works to reduce migraine symptoms of headache, nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity and sound sensitivity, by blocking CGRP receptors. This medicine may reduce the number of monthly migraine days when taken to prevent episodic migraines.

Rimegepant is an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) that dissolves in the mouth without the need to take it with a glass of water. Because the tablet dissolves in the mouth it is absorbed into the bloodstream quickly, with the highest blood concentrations reached after one and a half hours.

Rimegepant side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to rimegepant: hives, rash; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

An allergic reaction can be severe, and may occur days after you have taken this medicine.

Common rimegepant side effects may include nausea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Rimegepant

You should not use rimegepant if you are allergic to it.

To make sure rimegepant is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

liver disease; or

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).

It is not known whether rimegepant will harm an unborn baby. However, having migraine headaches may cause complications during pregnancy such as dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby. The benefit of treating migraines may outweigh any risks to the baby.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Rimegepant is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Rimegepant

Usual Adult Dose for Migraine:

75 mg orally Maximum dose: 75 mg in a 24-hour period Comments: -This drug is not for the preventive treatment of migraine. -The safety of treating more than 15 migraines in a 30-day period is unknown. Use: For the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura.

Place on tongue (or under tongue) and allow to disintegrate in saliva and swallow; additional liquid is not necessary. Do not take more than 1 dose in 24-hours.

Warnings

It is not known if it is safe to take rimegepant ODT for more than 15 migraine headaches in 30 days.

Rimegepant ODT can be taken 1 time each day as needed. You should not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

If you take too much rimegepant ODT, go to the nearest emergency room right away.

What other drugs will affect Rimegepant

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

If you use any of the following medicines, avoid taking rimegepant within 48 hours after you last took the other medicine:

aprepitant;

erythromycin;

fluconazole; or

heart or blood pressure medicine - diltiazem, verapamil.

This list is not complete and many other drugs may interact with rimegepant. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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