Hedda table. 100 mg

Hedda WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED

Hedda is a medicine for the treatment of migraine. It contains sumatriptan, which belongs to the group of so-called 5HT1A receptor agonists.

It is assumed that the symptoms of migraines are caused by temporary dilation of blood vessels in the brain. Sumatriptan exerts its action by narrowing the vessels.

BEFORE YOU USE Hedda

Before starting treatment with Hedda, tell your doctor

 If you are allergic to sumatriptan, to any of the excipients or to sulphonamides

  If you suffer from sudden bouts of shortness of breath, pain or tightness in chest

  If any of the following health problems: heart disease, heart failure, angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, epilepsy or brain disease.

  If you are taking other medicines for migraine that contain ergotamine or its derivatives such as ergotamine tartrate and maleate metisergad. If you are taking any medication, stop taking them at least 24 hours before taking Hedda tablets.

  If you are taking medications for depression such as lithium, MAO inhibitors, selective inhibitors of serotonin transport or reverse transport of serotonin and noradrenaline

  Are held drug treatment group MAO inhibitors in the last two weeks.

  Are taking medication for weight loss or to treat epilepsy

  Taking herbal preparations containing St. John's Wort

  If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

  If you are breastfeeding

  If you are a male over 40 years

  If you have risk factors for heart disease: eg. high blood cholesterol, diabetes, blood relatives with heart disease are smoking and overweight.

 If you have had a stroke

Important information about the ingredients of Hedda:

This medicinal product contains lactose as an excipient, which is why it would be appropriate for you if you have lactose intolerance.

HOW TO TAKE Hedda

Hedda usual dose at the onset of the first symptoms of migraine was 50 mg. This dose is effective and applicable to all stages of a migraine attack. If necessary, some patients may be given a dose of 100 mg Always follow your doctor's instructions.

If the first dose does not bring you any relief, do not take more tablets for this attack, because it is unlikely that the second dose help. You can take in the next Hedda migraine.

If you feel relief after the first dose but the symptoms recur, you may take a second dose at least 2 hours after you have taken the first.

Do not take more than 300 mg per 24 hours.

It is recommended to swallow the tablets whole with water. Tablets should not be chewed or crushed. Hedda should not be administered to children under 18 years.

Once you have started treatment with Hedda

If medication does not relieve your condition, you can take the tablets that usually relieve your pain if you are sure they do not contain ergotamine or its derivatives. Wait at least six hours after taking the tablets Hedda before taking medicines containing ergotamine or its derivatives.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Common - transient flushing, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and lethargy, transient increase in blood pressure shortly after taking the drug, nausea or vomiting, abnormal sensation of numbness or decreased sensation, feeling hot or cold, pain, heaviness or tightness in any part of the body

Very rare - visual disturbances, low blood pressure, slow or rapid heartbeat, tremors and uncontrollable movements, stiffness of the neck,

Tell your doctor immediately if any of the following rare side effects. Stop taking Hedda, unless your doctor advises you to continue treatment.

Sudden wheezing, rapid heart beat, feeling of tightness in the chest, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, skin rash, pripatsi, inflammation of the colon that can occur with lower abdominal pain and / or pain fingers, toes, ears, nose or jaw due to cold or stress.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What Hedda

 The active substance per tablet Hedda 50 mg sumatriptan succinate is 70 mg, equivalent to 50 mg sumatriptan

 The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, titanium dioxide, talc, glycerol triacetate.