Ergacap 2mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Mercury Laboratories Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ergotamine (2mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Ergot Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Ergot derivative |
| User Rating | 4.1 |
| User Reviews | 589 |
FAQ
What should be avoided while taking Ergacap 2mg?
Grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Ergacap 2mg as it can increase the risk of side effects. Do not smoke or drink alcohol while taking this medicine. If you feel drowsy after taking Ergacap 2mg do not drive or use heavy machinery. Also, you should avoid getting pregnant and breastfeeding your baby, as Ergacap 2mg may have harmful effects on the baby.
What are the serious side effects of Ergacap 2mg?
The serious side effects of Ergacap 2mg include leg weakness, chest pain, rapid or slow heartbeat, dizziness, and muscle pain in the legs or arms. Ergacap 2mg may also cause blue hands and feet, swelling, itching, pain, burning, or tingling in the fingers and toes. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.
What fungus produces Ergacap 2mg?
Ergacap 2mg is obtained from Claviceps species, mainly from clavicles purpurea.
Can Ergacap 2mg cause dependence?
Yes, Ergacap 2mg may cause dependence. It should not be used on a regular basis or to prevent a migraine attack. Its regular use can cause dependence and rebound headaches which in turn may lead you to take Ergacap 2mg more often.
Can I take other anti-migraine medicines along with Ergacap 2mg?
It is important not to take zolmitriptan, almotriptan, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, and frovatriptan for 24 hours after taking Ergacap 2mg. In addition, do not take Ergacap 2mg for 6 hours after taking any of these medicines. Eletriptan (also used to treat migraine) and Ergacap 2mg should not be taken within 24 hours of each other.
How should Ergacap 2mg be taken?
Take one tablet at the first sign of migraine. If the headache does not stop within 30 minutes, take half or one more tablet. Take half or one tablet every 30 minutes until the headache stops or you have taken the maximum of 3 tablets. If the headache still continues, contact your doctor. It is not recommended to take more than three tablets (6 mg) in 24 hours or 6 tablets (12 mg) in 1 week. Consult your doctor if more medicine is required.
Is Ergacap 2mg safe to use?
Ergacap 2mg should not be used regularly even if you adhere to the prescribed dosage. It should not be used for prevention of migraine. There is a risk of developing ergotism which may result in decreased blood supply to the brain and may cause limb weakness, blurred vision, and slurred speech.
What are the symptoms of overdosage of Ergacap 2mg?
The symptoms of overdosage of Ergacap 2mg may include vomiting, numbness, tingling sensation, pain, blue hands and feet. Additionally, there may be a lack of pulse , dizziness or lightheadedness, faintness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and even coma and seizures. The stomach of such patients should be cleared if vomiting has not occurred.
What if you forget to take Ergacap Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Ergacap 2mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n \n
Ergacap 2mg Capsule Reviews
Ergacap 2mg is prescription medicine used to treat an acute attack of migraine. This medicine relaxes the nerves in the brain, thus, relieving the migraine headache.
Ergacap 2mg 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 nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and leg pain. However, these are usually temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you.
It may also cause sleepiness in the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. 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.
Ergacap 2mg 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 nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and leg pain. However, these are usually temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you.
It may also cause sleepiness in the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. 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.
How Ergacap 2mg Capsule Works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Ergacap 2mg is a serotonin receptor antagonist. It works by maintaining the level of serotonin (chemical messenger) in the brain, thus prevents the transmission of pain. It also inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory neuropeptide (chemical messenger) which is responsible for migraine pain. Again, it works on the activation of 5-HT1D receptors to narrow down the blood vessels to alleviate the pain.
How to Use Ergacap 2mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ergacap 2mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Ergacap 2mg Capsule
- In Acute migraine headache: Ergacap 2mg helps treat a migraine headache that has just started (acute migraine). It changes the electrical activity in the brain, blocks chemicals responsible for pain sensation and also blocks signals that cause nausea/vomiting associated with migraines. By treating migraine headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.
Uses of Ergacap 2mg Capsule
- Acute migraine headache
Ergacap 2mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ergacap 2mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Ergacap 2mg is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Ergacap 2mg is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Liver
CAUTION
Ergacap 2mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ergacap 2mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ergacap 2mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ergacap 2mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Quick Tips
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly as it can cause worsening of headaches.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:Have your meals at the same time everydayAvoid 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 everyday
- It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
- It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Ergacap 2mg affects you.
- Ergacap 2mg helps in the treatment of an acute attack of migraine.
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Take it as soon as you notice the first sign of migraine.
- Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
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