Zomig

Zomig: an effective drug to combat migraines

Zomig (international name - Zolmitriptan) is one of the leading drugs in the field of anti-migraine therapy. This drug is manufactured by Zeneca in the UK and is widely used in the treatment of migraines around the world.

Migraine is a serious neurological disease that is characterized by recurrent attacks of acute headaches. Migraine symptoms can be very intense and are accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia. For many years, migraine has remained one of the most common and difficult to treat neurological pathologies.

Zomig is a tablet with a dosage of 2.5 mg of zolmitriptan. Zolmitriptan is the active substance of the drug and demonstrates high effectiveness in relieving migraine attacks. It works by binding to certain receptors in the brain's vascular system and constricting dilated blood vessels, which helps reduce the intensity of headaches and related symptoms.

However, before using Zomig, a number of contraindications must be taken into account. The drug is not recommended for hypersensitivity to zolmitriptan, severe arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease, WPW syndrome with cardiac arrhythmias, severe liver dysfunction, as well as children and elderly people over 65 years of age, as well as during lactation. However, during pregnancy, the use of Zomig is possible if the expected effect of treatment exceeds the potential risk to the fetus.

Like any medicine, Zomig may cause side effects. Some of them include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth, feeling of warmth, asthenia, feeling of heaviness and tightness in the throat, neck, limbs and chest, temporary increase in blood pressure, muscle weakness, myalgia and paresthesia.

It is important to note that Zomig may interact with other drugs. For example, moclobemide increases the tissue content of zolmitriptan. However, combining Zomig with other anti-migraine medications may be acceptable, and it is recommended that you consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information about interactions with specific medications.

When Zomig is appropriate and safe to use, it is usually taken at the onset of a migraine attack at the first sign of headache. It is recommended to take one Zomig tablet with water. If the headache does not improve, a second dose may be taken two hours after the first. However, the total daily dose should not exceed 10 mg.

It is important to consult a doctor before starting to use Zomig or any other migraine drug to receive individual recommendations and dosage, as well as take into account all the characteristics of your health and possible contraindications.

Apart from Zomig, there are other drugs available to treat migraines such as triptans, anti-inflammatory drugs and preventatives. It is important to find the most appropriate treatment option according to your doctor's recommendations.

It is strongly recommended not to self-medicate and not to exceed recommended doses of medications. If you experience migraine attacks, see your doctor to get a diagnosis and the most effective treatment.