Vasograin Ec Strip Of 20 Tablets

Vasograin Ec tablet is a combination medicine containing ergotamine and caffeine as active ingredients. It is used to relieve migraine attacks and related headaches. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as suggested by your doctor.

Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Do not smoke or consume alcohol when taking this tablet. Vasograin Ec tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history. Numbness, cold hands and feet, muscle pain, irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, etc are a few common side effects of Vasograin Ec tablet. These symptoms are usually mild and resolve with time.

Dosage

Overdose

An overdose of Vasograin Ec tablet may cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, extreme thirst, coldness, weakness, and tingling and itching of the skin. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Vasograin Ec tablet then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Vasograin Ec tablet is a combination medicine containing ergotamine and caffeine as active ingredients.
• Ergotamine is a vasoconstrictor that works by constriction or narrowing the blood vessels in the head region and reducing the supply of blood to the head. This helps to ease the symptoms of migraine like headaches.
• Caffeine also has a similar effect on blood vessels, it also narrows the blood vessels, thereby reducing the blood flow. It is also said to help increase the absorption of ergotamine making it more effective.

Directions for Use

• Vasograin Ec tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not cut, break, or chew the medicine.
• Take it at a fixed time for optimal results and do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Vasograin Ec tablet during pregnancy?

Vasograin Ec tablet is contraindicated during pregnancy. It is advised to consult a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Vasograin Ec tablet while breastfeeding?

Vasograin Ec tablet is contraindicated when you are breastfeeding as it may pass to the newborn through breast milk.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Vasograin Ec tablet?

Vasograin Ec tablet is known to cause drowsiness and dizziness. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Vasograin Ec tablet?

Alcohol may trigger migraine attacks and related headaches. Also, alcohol causes drowsiness, worsening the side effects of this medicine. Avoid alcohol when taking Vasograin Ec tablet.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are allergic to ergotamine or other ingredients of Vasograin Ec tablet.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You are planning for surgery.
• You have any pre-existing medical condition such as hepatitis, anaemia, heart disease, swollen prostate gland, glaucoma etc.
• You are having problems while urinating.
• You develop cold, tingling, numbness of hands and feet.
• You are addicted to alcohol.
• You are already taking other medications like medicines for hypertension, migraine, brain-related medicines, antifungal medicines, anti-HIV medicines, etc.
• You are elderly.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to ergotamine, caffeine, or any of the other ingredients in Vasograin Ec tablet.
• If you are suffering from kidney or liver disease.
• If you are suffering from chest pain, coronary heart disease, or high blood pressure.
• If you are suffering from inflammation of the arteries located in the head (temporal arteritis).
• If you are suffering from a blood disorder called porphyria which affects the liver, skin, or blood.
• If you have impaired blood circulation or cramp-like pains in the leg caused by bad circulation.
• If you have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
• If you are taking medicines used to treat bacterial infections like quinupristin, dalfopristin, azithromycin, erythromycin, or clarithromycin.
• If you are taking medicines used to treat viral infections like protease inhibitors e.g. amprenavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, or indinavir.
• If you are taking medicines used to treat fungal infections like ketoconazole or itraconazole.
• If you are taking medicines used to treat ulcers like cimetidine. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
• If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

• Muscle pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Itching

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Vasograin Ec tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Concomitant use of this medicine with liver enzyme (CYP 3A4) inhibitors (ritonavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, amprenavir, azithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin) can cause acute ergot toxicity.
• This medicine should be used cautiously along with the medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats (mexiletine).
• Macrolide antibiotics (e.g. clarithromycin, erythromycin) tend to increase the concentration of Vasograin Ec tablet in the system, thus concomitant use of macrolide antibiotics along with ergotamine containing medicines is contraindicated.
• Quinoline antibacterials such as ciprofloxacin, medicines used to treat fits (phenytoin), medicines used to treat mood disorders (fluvoxamine), medicines used to reduce alcohol addiction (disulfiram), hormonal supplements like oestrogen and progesterone may reduce the elimination of this medicine from the body.
• Other medicines used to treat brain and mood disorders increase the side effects like drowsiness and sleepiness of this medicine.
• Medicines such as atropine when used along with Vasograin Ec tablet lead to side effects like a dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, irregular heartbeats, hot and flushed skin, and increased pressure in the eyes.
• Medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats (beta-blockers) when given along with Vasograin Ec tablet may lead to constriction of the blood vessels.

Interactions with food items

Grapefruit juice and other caffeine-containing products can increase the risk of side-effects of this medicine.

Storage and disposal

• Store Vasograin Ec tablets at room temperature in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight, and heat.
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Vasograin Ec tablet cause muscle ache?

Yes, Vasograin Ec tablet can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, numbness and tingling of the fingers and toes, muscle pain in the hands and legs and weakness in the legs.

I have high blood pressure can I take Vasograin Ec tablet?

Vasograin Ec tablet is not recommended for those who have high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Can Vasograin Ec tablet be taken by a breastfeeding mother?

No, Vasograin Ec tablet is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers as the medicine is excreted in the breast milk and can have undesired effects on the newborn baby.

What foods do I need to avoid when I am taking Vasograin Ec tablet?

Avoid grapefruit juice and other caffeine-containing products, as they may lead to an increased risk of side effects.

What are the side effects of Vasograin Ec tablets?

Numbness, cold hands and feet, muscle pain, irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, etc are a few common side effects of Vasograin Ec tablet. These symptoms are usually mild and resolve with time.

Can Vasograin Ec tablets be used regularly to prevent migraine attacks?

Vasograin Ec tablet should be used in the dose recommended by your doctor. It is useful in treating acute migraine attacks and is not recommended for daily usage as it may cause dependency and addiction.