Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Jamp Almotriptan
ABOUT THIS MEDICATION
What the medication is used for:
JAMP Almotriptan (almotriptan malate) tablets is a medication used for acute treatment of migraines with or without aura in adults and adolescents aged 12–17 years. JAMP Almotriptan is not for use in children under 12 years of age. JAMP Almotriptan should not be used continuously to prevent or reduce the number of attacks you experience.
JAMP Almotriptan is a member of a class of drugs called selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists.
Tell your doctor about your symptoms. Your doctor will decide if you have migraines. Use JAMP Almotriptan only for a migraine attack. JAMP Almotriptan should not be used to treat headaches that might be caused by other, more serious conditions.
You will find more information about migraine at the end of this leaflet.
What is migraine and how does it differ from other headaches?
Migraine is an intense, throbbing, typically one-sided headache that often includes nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and sensitivity to sound. According to many migraine sufferers, the pain and symptoms from a migraine headache are more intense than the pain and symptoms of a common headache.
Some people may have visual symptoms before the headache, such as flashing lights or wavy lines, called an aura.
Migraine attacks typically last for hours or, rarely, for more than a day, and they can return frequently. The severity and frequency of migraine attacks may vary.
Based on your symptoms, your doctor will decide whether you have a migraine.
Who gets migraines?
Migraine headaches tend to occur in members of the same family. Both men and women get migraine, but it is more common in women.
What may trigger a migraine attack?
Certain things are thought to trigger migraine attacks in some people. Some of these triggers are:
Certain foods or beverages (e.g., cheese, chocolate, citrus fruit, caffeine, alcohol)
- Stress
- Change in behaviour (e.g., under / oversleeping; missing a meal; change in diet)
- Hormonal changes in women (e.g., menstruation).
You may be able to prevent migraine attacks or diminish their frequency if you understand what specifically triggers your attacks. Keeping a headache diary may help you identify and monitor the possible migraine triggers you encounter. Once the triggers are identified, you and your doctor can modify your treatment and lifestyle appropriately.
What it does:
Migraine headache is believed to be caused by a widening of the blood vessels in the head. JAMP Almotriptan narrows the vessels and relieves the pain and other symptoms of migraine headache.
When it should not be used:
Do not take JAMP Almotriptan if you have:
- Had a serious allergic reaction to JAMP Almotriptan or any of its ingredients
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Heart disease or history of heart disease
- Severe liver disease.
JAMP Almotriptan should not be used within 24 hours of treatment with another 5-HT1B/1D agonist, such as naratriptan (Amerge®), rizatriptan (Maxalt®), sumatriptan (Imitrex®), or zolmitriptan (Zomig®); or ergotamine type medications such as ergotamine (Bellergal® Spacetabs®, Cafergot®, Ergodryl™), dihydroergotamine (Dihydroergotamine (DHE), Migranal®), or methysergide (Sansert®). (The brands listed are the trademarks of their respective owners and are not trademarks of JAMP Pharma Corporation)
What the medicinal ingredient is:
Almotriptan malate.
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What the important non-medicinal ingredients are:
Hypromellose, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearyl fumarate, titanium dioxide.
What dosage forms it comes in:
Tablets: 6.25 mg and 12.5 mg almotriptan (as almotriptan malate).
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE you use JAMP Almotriptan talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you:
- Have past or present medical problems
- Have a history of high blood pressure, chest pain, shortness of breath, strokes, or heart disease
Have risk factors for heart disease, such as:
- High blood pressure or diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Family history of heart disease
- You are a post-menopausal woman
- You are a male over 40 years of age
- Have or have had allergies
- Have or have had allergic reactions to sulfonamides, also known as sulfa drugs (ask your doctor if you are not sure what sulfonamide drugs are)
- Have kidney or liver disease
Plan to become or are already pregnant
- Plan to breastfeed, or if you are already breastfeeding an infant
- Plan to take or are taking drugs, including those obtained without a prescription, and those you normally take for a migraine.
Do not use JAMP Almotriptan if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are not using adequate contraception, unless you have discussed this with your doctor.
If you use JAMP Almotriptan too often, it may make your headaches worse. If this happens, your doctor may tell you to stop taking JAMP Almotriptan.
INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION
Drugs that may interact with JAMP Almotriptan include:
- Other drugs in the same class
- Ergotamine-type medications
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
- Ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir or erythromycin
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Herbal products that contain St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum).
Do not take JAMP Almotriptan with any other drug in the same class within 24 hours, such as naratriptan (Amerge®), rizatriptan (Maxalt®), sumatriptan (Imitrex®), or zolmitriptan (Zomig®).
Do not take JAMP Almotriptan within 24 hours of taking ergotamine-type medications such as ergotamine (Bellergal® Spacetabs®, Cafergot®, Ergodryl™), dihydroergotamine (Dihydroergotamine (DHE), Migranal®), or methysergide (Sansert®) to treat your migraine.
Tell your doctor if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, such as phenelzine sulfate (Nardil™), moclobemide (Manerix®) or tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate®) for mental depression, or if it has been less than two weeks since you stopped taking a MAO inhibitor.
Tell your doctor if you are taking ketoconazole (Nizoral®, Apo®- Ketoconazole, Novo-Ketoconazole), itraconazole (SPORANOX®), ritonavir (Norvir®), or erythromycin (Apo®- Erythro, Diomycin®, Erybid™, Eryc®, Erythrocin®, Erythromid®, Novo-Rythro Encap, PCE®, PMS-Erythromycin), or if it has been less than one week since you stopped taking one of these drugs.
Ask your doctor for instructions about taking JAMP Almotriptan if you are taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as sertraline, escitalopram and fluoxetine or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as venlafaxine or duloxetine for depression. A life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome can happen when medicines called triptans, such as JAMP Almotriptan, and medicines used to treat depression and mood disorders called SSRIs or SNRIs are used together. Signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome include the following: Restlessness, diarrhea, hallucinations, coma, loss of coordination, nausea, fast heartbeat, vomiting, increased body temperature, changes in blood pressure, and overactive reflexes.
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PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION
Usual dose:
Your doctor has prescribed either a 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg dose of JAMP Almotriptan for your migraine attack. When you have a migraine headache, take your medication as directed by your doctor. If your headache comes back after your initial dose, you may take a second dose any time after 2 hours of administering the first dose. If you had no pain relief after the first dose, do not take a second dose without first consulting with your doctor. Do not take more than 25 mg of JAMP Almotriptan in a 24-hour period (for example, do not take more than two 12.5 mg tablets in 24 hours). If your condition worsens, seek medical attention.
Overdose:
If you take more medication than you have been told to take, you should contact your doctor, hospital emergency department, or nearest poison control centre immediately, even if you do not feel sick.
| If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much JAMP Almotriptan, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, regional poison control centre or Health Canada’s toll-free number, 1-844 POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) immediately, even if there are no signs or symptoms. |
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SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
Like all prescription drugs, JAMP Almotriptan can cause side effects. In studies, almotriptan malate was generally well tolerated. The side effects were usually mild and temporary. The following is not a complete list of side effects reported with JAMP Almotriptan. Do not rely on this leaflet alone for information about side effects. Ask your doctor to discuss with you the more complete list of side effects.
In studies, the most common side effects reported were:
- Nausea
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Tingling sensation
- Headache
- Dry mouth.
Other side effects that may rarely occur include: Shortness of breath, wheeziness, heart-throbbing, increased blood pressure, fast heart rate, or irregular heart rate.
If any of these occur, do not take any more JAMP Almotriptan and contact your doctor immediately.
If you experience sleepiness after taking JAMP Almotriptan, you should not perform complex tasks such as
driving or operating heavy machinery until you are sure you are no longer sleepy or drowsy.
Call your doctor immediately if you feel tightness, pain, pressure or heaviness in your chest, throat, neck or jaw after taking JAMP Almotriptan. Do not take JAMP Almotriptan again until your doctor has checked you.
Call your doctor immediately if you feel unwell or have any other symptoms that you do not understand or find distressing while taking JAMP Almotriptan.
Call your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms that suggest an allergic reaction (such as a rash or itching) after taking JAMP Almotriptan.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking JAMP Almotriptan, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
| Symptom / Effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | |||
| Rare | Shortness of breath, wheeziness , heart throbbing, increased blood pressure, fast heart rate or irregular heart rate. | √ | ||
| Very rare | Tightness, pain, pressure or heaviness in your chest, throat, neck or jaw. | √ | ||
Allergic reaction (swelling of the eyelids, face, | √ | |||
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MORE INFORMATION
If you want more information about JAMP Almotriptan:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full Product Monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes the Consumer Information by visiting the Health Canada Drug Product Database website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html); or by calling 1-866-399-9091.
JAMP Pharma Corporation
1310 rue Nobel
Boucherville, Québec
J4B 5H3, Canada
Last Revised: 2025-03-05
HOW TO STORE IT
Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot reach it. It could be harmful to children. Store your medication at a controlled room temperature between 15-30°C. If your medication has expired, throw it away as instructed. If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, do not keep any leftover medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. Throw away your medicine as instructed. Be sure that discarded tablets are out of reach of children.
SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
| Symptom / Effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||||
| or lips; skin rash, itchy rash, skin lumps or hives). | |||||
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Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://canada.ca/drug-device-reporting) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.