How is Zomig packaged?
Instruct patients not to break ZOMIG-ZMT orally disintegrating tablets because they are not functionally-scored. Administration with liquid is not necessary. Orally disintegrating tablets are packaged in a blister pack. Instruct patients not to remove the tablet from the blister until just prior to dosing.
How many sprays are in Zomig?
Do not try to prime the nasal spray or you will lose your dose. The unit contains only 1 spray. Gently blow your nose before using the spray.
Is Zomig a nasal spray?
ZOMIG Nasal Spray is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura in adults.
What is the generic for Zomig nasal spray?
Zolmitriptan, the generic form of migraine meds Zomig (the tablet form) and Zomig ZMT (the orally disintegrating tablet form) is available in pharmacies now!
Can ZOMIG be cut in half?
Adults—At first, 1.25 or 2.5 milligrams (mg) (tablet may be broken in half) as a single dose. If the migraine comes back after being relieved, another dose may be taken if at least 2 hours have passed since the first dose. Do not take more than 5 mg in a single dose, or 10 mg in any 24-hour period.
What is zolmitriptan 2.5 mg used for?
Zomig 2.5 mg tablets contain zolmitriptan and belongs to a group of medicines called triptans. Zomig is used to treat migraine headache. Migraine symptoms may be caused by swollen blood vessels in the head. Zomig is thought to reduce the widening of these blood vessels.
When will Zomig Nasal spray go generic?
AstraZeneca owns the two patents on a nasal spray formulation of the drug zolmitriptan and licensed them to Impax for use in Zomig. The patents expire in November 2020, but have exclusivity for pediatric use until May 2021.
When did Zomig Nasal spray go generic?
A generic version of ZOMIG was approved as zolmitriptan by GLENMARK GENERICS on May 14th, 2013.
When will ZOMIG Nasal Spray go generic?
Can you cut ZOMIG in half?
Dosing Information The recommended starting dose of ZOMIG is 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg. The 1.25 mg dose can be achieved by manually breaking the functionally-scored 2.5 mg tablet in half.
What year did Zomig come out?
Zolmitriptan, sold under the brand name Zomig among others, is a triptan used in the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura and cluster headaches. It is a selective serotonin receptor agonist of the 1B and 1D subtypes. It was patented in 1990 and approved for medical use in 1997.
How much Zomig is too much?
Do not take more than 5 mg in a single dose, or 10 mg in any 24-hour period.
What is the molecular weight of Zomig nasal spray?
The empirical formula is C16H21N3O2, representing a molecular weight of 287.36. Zolmitriptan is a white to almost white powder that is readily soluble in water. Zomig Nasal Spray is supplied as a clear to pale yellow solution of zolmitriptan, buffered to a pH 5.0.
What is the recommended dose of zomig for adults?
Zomig Nasal Spray Dosage and Administration. Dosing Information. The recommended starting dose for Zomig Nasal Spray in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older is 2.5 mg. As the individual response to Zomig Nasal Spray may vary, the dose should be adjusted on an individual basis.
Is the Zomig nasal spray safe for migraines?
ZOMIG Nasal Spray is not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks. Safety and effectiveness of ZOMIG Nasal Spray have not been established for cluster headache. ZOMIG Nasal Spray is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment.
How long does it take for Zomig nasal spray to work?
With ZOMIG Nasal Spray, migraine relief can start in as soon as 15 minutes. for some adults†1. *Most adult patients (69%) said their headache pain was reduced from moderate or severe to mild or no pain with ZOMIG Nasal Spray 5 mg at 2 hours (primary measurement of the study). The recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg.1,2.