Actigrain 10mg Tablet
Actigrain 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.
Actigrain 10mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Actigrain 10mg Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. However, it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches.
Actigrain 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.
Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include muscle pain, fatigue, constipation, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and runny nose. Some other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine are increased appetite, depression, stomach discomfort, and breast pain. It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you.
It may also cause weight gain and to prevent it you can eat a healthy balanced diet and should exercise regularly. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed, therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
03Uses
Prevention of Migraine
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Actigrain 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Actigrain 10mg Tablet works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Actigrain 10mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Prevention of Migraine
Actigrain 10mg Tablet helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that triggers migraines. It is a very effective medicine for preventing migraine attacks, however, it does not treat an attack that has already started. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Breast pain
Stomach discomfort
Depression
Increased appetite
Runny nose
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea
Constipation
Fatigue
Muscle pain
Weight gain
Sleepiness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Actigrain 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actigrain 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actigrain 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Actigrain 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Actigrain 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Actigrain 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Actigrain 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Actigrain 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Actigrain 10mg Tablet for the prevention of migraine headaches.
Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:Have your meals at the same time every dayAvoid bright lights and extreme temperaturesAvoid loud music and noisy placesAvoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smokingGet sufficient sleep and avoid stress
Have your meals at the same time every day
Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
Avoid loud music and noisy places
Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
It may cause sleepiness. Don’t drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Actigrain 10mg Tablet affects you.
Notify your doctor if you develop skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal uncontrolled movement.
References
Sources and references
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