Naratriptan HEUMANN for migraine 2.5 mg film-coated tablets
For use in adults between 18 and 65 years
Active ingredient: Naratriptan
Areas of application: For the acute treatment of the headache phases of migraine attacks with and without aura.
Note: contains lactose.
For NARATRIPTAN information on risks and side effects, read the package insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Status: 03/2017
Naratriptan Heumann
for migraines 2.5 mg
film- coated tablets to fend off migraines in a targeted manner
Stress in everyday life and at work, a sudden change in the weather, lack of sleep or fluctuations in the hormonal balance: migraine attacks can be triggered by very different factors. Typical of a migraine attack are throbbing, pulsating or pounding headaches that usually only occur on one side of the head and are often associated with symptoms such as nausea and sensitivity to light and noise. Naratriptan Heumann is suitable for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura. It effectively combats migraine headaches and also alleviates the physical side effects. The drug has a particularly long duration of action and retains its effectiveness regardless of how many migraine attacks have already been treated with it.
NARATRIPTAN For 1st signs of migraine headache
• For treatment of acute migraine attacks with and without aura
• Long-lasting effect: low likelihood of recurring
NARATRIPTAN headaches • Relieves side effects such as nausea, sensitivity to light and noise • Well tolerated
NARATRIPTAN Highly effective and well tolerated
The tried and tested drug naratriptan works at any time during a migraine attack. However, the best effect is achieved when taken immediately after the onset of the headache. One film-coated tablet is often enough to significantly reduce migraine headaches. Naratriptan Heumann is the drug with naratriptan * most frequently bought in mail-order pharmacies. In addition to its long-lasting effect, it is well tolerated and is therefore also suitable for migraine sufferers who are sensitive to side effects.
* Insight Health / APO-National - VH, MAT12 / 2018
NARATRIPTAN RECOMMENDED USE:
Please (adults between 18 and 65 years of age) take one film-coated tablet as soon as possible after the onset of the migraine headache. However, the film-coated tablets are also effective when used at a later point in time during the migraine attack. If the symptoms have improved after taking the first film-coated tablet, but the migraine pain comes back, a second film-coated tablet can be taken, but no earlier than 4 hours after taking the first film-coated tablet. In total, no more than 2 film-coated tablets should be taken within a 24-hour period. FOR WOMEN
In Germany, UK more than 10 million people suffer from migraines. Women are about twice as likely to suffer from excruciating headaches, which can be triggered by fluctuations in the hormonal balance, among other things.
EVERYDAY STRESS One of the most common triggers of migraine attacks is stress at work and at home. The often associated lack of sleep and physical exhaustion can also promote a migraine attack with the typical physical side effects. UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE Migraines can also be caused by certain foods such as caffeine, alcohol or preservatives. A conscious, healthy lifestyle with fixed meal times and regular exercise can reduce the frequency of migraines.
NARATRIPTAN Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to prevent migraines?
Migraine is a complex disease and there is no cure. However, there are some strategies that can be used to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. We recommend the following tips in this context:
• Learn to relax consciously. Relaxation techniques such as the progressive muscle relaxation according to Edmund Jacobson are very suitable. Migraine sufferers learn to put themselves into a state of deep relaxation within a short period of time.
• Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Endurance sports such as swimming, running, walking or cycling are particularly suitable.
• Integrate fixed eating and sleeping times into your everyday life. This is particularly important for migraine sufferers, as changes in the sleep-wake rhythm can trigger a migraine attack.
• Eat consciously and healthily. Especially when consuming cheese, red wine and flavor enhancers, migraine sufferers report more and more of the occurrence of migraine headaches.
What is a migraine with aura?
Around 10 to 15 percent of patients are affected by a migraine aura before the onset of the typical headache, which manifests itself in the form of visual disturbances such as flickering and flashes of light up to loss of the entire field of vision. Those affected also report dizziness, speech disorders and symptoms of paralysis. Generally this condition does not last longer than an hour or so.
How does Naratriptan Heumann work?
During a migraine attack, blood vessels in the meninges are dilated. This makes the blood vessels permeable to substances that are harmful to the tissue. The result is inflammation and the resulting migraine symptoms. The drug naratriptan narrows the blood vessels. Naratriptan noticeably reduces the migraine symptoms. In addition, the drug can inhibit the spread of pain stimuli.
Are Naratriptan Heumann also suitable for older people?
Naratriptan Heumann should not be used in patients over 65 years of age. The safety and efficacy of the drug have not been studied in this group of people.
Will taking Naratriptan Heumann affect my ability to drive?
A migraine attack or its treatment with Naratriptan Heumann can cause tiredness. Therefore, extreme caution is required in activities that require special attention. This includes, among other things, the use of machines or participation in road traffic.