Relpax (Eletriptan Hydrobromide) - Summary

RELPAX SUMMARY

RELPAX®
(eletriptan hydrobromide)
Tablets

RELPAX^® (eletriptan) Tablets contain eletriptan hydrobromide, which is a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 1B/1D (5-HT1B/1D) receptor agonist.

RELPAX is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.

RELPAX is not intended for the prophylactic therapy of migraine or for use in the management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine (see CONTRAINDICATIONS). Safety and effectiveness of RELPAX Tablets have not been established for cluster headache, which is present in an older, predominantly male population.

RELPAX NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Relpax (Eletriptan)

Rising uric acid levels tied to migraine drug (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health News Search RSS Feed [2008.08.27]

Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Migraines
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2008.08.08]

FDA Approves First Generic Divalproex Sodium To Treat Seizures, Migraine Headaches And Bipolar Disorder
Source: Bipolar News From Medical News Today [2008.08.01]

Gene May Put Women With Migraine At Increased Risk Of Heart Disease And Stroke
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2008.07.31]

Women's Migraines Multiply Heart Risk
Source: MedicineNet Birth Control Specialty [2008.07.31]

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Published Studies Related to Relpax (Eletriptan)

Efficacy of eletriptan in triptan-naive patients: results of a combined analysis. [2007.02]

Preference for rizatriptan 10-mg wafer vs. eletriptan 40-mg tablet for acute treatment of migraine. [2006.03]

Eletriptan in the early treatment of acute migraine: influence of pain intensity and time of dosing. [2005.09]

Patient preference for eletriptan 80 mg versus subcutaneous sumatriptan 6 mg: results of a crossover study in patients who have recently used subcutaneous sumatriptan. [2005.02]

No effect of eletriptan administration during the aura phase of migraine. [2004.10]

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Clinical Trials Related to Relpax (Eletriptan)

TREXIMA and RELPAX Gastric Scintigraphy Inside and Outside a Migraine [Completed]

A Trial to Study of the Effects of Eletriptan 40mg on Mild vs Moderate to Severe Pain Intensity of Migraine [Completed]

Prospective Survey of Menstrual Migraine & Prevention With Eletriptan [Recruiting]

Efficacy and Safety of Eletriptan for the Treatment of Migraine in Patients Not Satisfied With Rizatriptan Therapy [Completed]

Safety and Efficacy of Eletriptan for the Treatment of Migraine in Subjects Unsuccessfully Treated With Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs [Completed]

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