Relpax
Designed to support vascular stabilisation to manage acute migraine headaches and alleviate neurological throbbing.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Eletriptan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Relpax, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Relpax vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Relpax details
- Condition
- Acute Migraine
- Alternative names
- eletriptan
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D Receptor Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Triptan
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; somnolence; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- paraesthesia; chest tightness; dry mouth
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Clarithromycin; Ergotamine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
ischaemic heart disease; uncontrolled hypertension; cerebrovascular disease; peripheral vascular disease
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; coronary vasospasm, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support vascular stabilisation to manage acute migraine headaches and alleviate neurological throbbing.
Mechanism of action
Selectively binds to 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors on intracranial blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction and reducing inflammatory peptide transmission.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Relpax is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Eletriptan is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.