Mg Set 85mg/500mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Mg Set

Sumatriptan(85mg),Naproxen(500mg)

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food
alcohol
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Mg Set 85mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
This will help to avoid stomach upset.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mg Set 85mg/500mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Mg Set 85mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mg Set 85mg/500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Mg Set

Sumatriptan(85mg)

Uses

Sumatriptan is used in Acute migraine headache. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse.

How it works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation (swelling) of blood vessels in the head. Sumatriptan works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels in the head, stops transmission of pain signals to the brain, and blocks the release of chemicals that cause nausea and other migraine symptoms. This relieves the migraine attack.

Common side effects

Breathlessness, Vomiting, Nausea, Burning sensation, General discomfort, Itching, Urticaria, Rash, Inflammation of vein, Dry lips, Skin peeling, Dry skin, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Low blood platelets, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Anaphylactic reaction, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Encephalopathy, Convulsion, Coma, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
Naproxen(500mg)

Uses

Naproxen is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout, muscle pain and painful periods.

How it works

Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Common side effects

Abdominal pain, Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Heartburn, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Flatulence, Constipation, Ringing in ear, Edema (swelling), Gastrointestinal ulcer, Itching, Skin eruptions, Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath), Shortness of breath, Altered blood counts, Bronchospasm, Hematemesis (vomiting blood), Increased transaminase level in blood, Hair loss, Muscle pain, Renal failure, Fever, Hemolytic anemia, Aplastic anemia, Low blood platelets, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Anaphylactic reaction, Seizure, High blood pressure, Palpitations, Vasculitis, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Necrotising fasciitis, Renal papillary necrosis, Visual disturbance

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Expert advice FOR Mg Set

  • You have been prescribed Sumatriptan for treatment of migraine headaches.
  • Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
    • Have your meals at the same time everyday
    • Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
    • Avoid loud music and noisy places
    • Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
    • Get enough sleep and avoid stress
  • It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
  • Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
  • This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.

Frequently asked questions FOR Mg Set

Sumatriptan

Q. How soon should I take Sumatriptan when attack starts?
Once your migraine headache has started, take Sumatriptan as soon as possible. Do not use it to prevent an attack. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Q. Can Sumatriptan increase my Blood Preasure?
Yes, Sumatriptan can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, it is does not occur in everyone. But, you should keep a check on your blood pressure during therapy with Sumatriptan.
Q. What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?
If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.
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Q. What are the symptoms of Sumatriptan overdose?
Taking an overdose of Sumatriptan may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.
Q. Can Sumatriptan be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?
No, Sumatriptan is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Sumatriptan?
Before taking Sumatriptan, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.
Q. What triggers migraine attacks?
Migraine may be triggered by several factors. Some of the common triggers are caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills. Migraine also gets triggered with changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, drinking alcohol, missing meals, or smoking. Rigorous exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and stress and anxiety may also act as a trigger.
Q. I have been prescribed Sumatriptan. Can I take other migraine medicines, similar to Sumatriptan, with it?
Sumatriptan belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. You should not take another triptan along with Sumatriptan. Taking two triptans together may trigger a heart attack and may also result in an increase in blood pressure.
Q. Does migraine run in families?
Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.
Q. How do I know migraine attack is about to start?
Some people develop aura before getting a migraine attack. It may include visual problems, such as seeing flashing lights, zig-zag patterns or blind spots, numbness, dizziness, or a tingling sensation like pins and needles, or feeling off balance. You may also have difficulty speaking and loss of consciousness, although this is unusual.
Q. Can I take Sumatriptan with propranolol?
Yes, you can take propranolol and Sumatriptan together. However, since Propranolol may cause an increase in levels of Sumatriptan, so you should take 5 mg dose of Sumatriptan and not 10 mg.
Q. When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?
Medicines for prevention of migraine are usually used if you have tried avoiding possible triggers but are still experiencing migraines. You may also be prescribed these medicines if you experience very severe migraine attacks, or if your attacks happen frequently.
Q. Can Sumatriptan cause liver damage?
No, Sumatriptan does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Sumatriptan.

Naproxen

Q. Does Naproxen help with pain?
Naproxen is a pain killer and is used to reduce pain. It belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is used to treat diseases of joints such as rheumatoid arthritis (including in children), osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat attacks of gout, muscle and bone disorders and painful periods.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for a sinus infection?
Naproxen may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with sinus infection. It does not, however, treat any infections, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor for the treatment of sinus infection.
Q. Does Naproxen raise blood pressure?
Naproxen can raise your blood pressure, however, it is not a very common side effect. Talk to your doctor if you are a hypertensive (patient of high blood pressure) and you have been asked to take Naproxen or you experience high blood pressure while taking Naproxen.
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Q. Does Naproxen cause constipation?
Naproxen can cause constipation, however, it is not a very common side effect. Talk to your doctor before if you experience constipation while taking Naproxen.
Q. Does Naproxen contain sulfa?
Naproxen doesn't contain any sulfa substance.
Q. Is Naproxen a controlled substance?
Naproxen is not a controlled substance, however, it is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Naproxen addictive?
Naproxen has not been reported to have any addictive potential.
Q. Does naproxen contain caffeine?
Naproxen does not contain any caffeine.
Q. Is Naproxen safe?
Naproxen is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Naproxen a narcotic?
Naproxen is not a narcotic medicine. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Q. Is Naproxen safe in pregnancy?
Naproxen should not be taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or you are planning to have a baby, tell your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q. Is Naproxen a blood thinner?
Naproxen is not a blood thinner. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Q. Is Naproxen good for headaches?
Naproxen can help in relieving a headache and has been used for treating migraine headaches. However, it has not been found to be very effective for the relief of migraine headaches as mentioned in some studies. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines for the relief of headache.
Q. Is Naproxen over the counter?
Naproxen is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs.
Q. Is naproxen better than ibuprofen?
Naproxen and ibuprofen belong to the same class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and has a similar way of working, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.
Q. Can I take naproxen with ibuprofen?
Naproxen and ibuprofen both belong to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). When used together, they can cause coagulation problems (increased tendency for bleeding) and can also increase blood potassium levels. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q. Can I take naproxen with paracetamol?
Naproxen can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take naproxen with meloxicam?
Meloxicam and naproxen both belong to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) When used together, they can cause coagulation problems (increased tendency for bleeding) and can also increase blood potassium levels. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Naproxen with oxycodone?
Naproxen can be taken with oxycodone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take naproxen with codeine?
Naproxen can be taken with codeine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Naproxen with prednisone?
Naproxen and prednisone can increase the toxicity of each other. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take naproxen with tramadol?
Naproxen can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for cramps (painful periods)?
Naproxen can be used for treating cramps (painful periods). Talk to your doctor before taking any medicines for cramps.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for fever?
Naproxen is not generally used to treat fever. It is a pain-killer and is used for treating various painful conditions. Consult a doctor if you have a fever as it is important to know the cause of fever before starting any medicines.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for back pain?
Naproxen can be used to treat muscle and bone disorders, so, it can help in relieving back pain. However, consult a doctor for the relief of back pain as it is important to find out the cause of back pain before starting any medicines.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for a cold?
Naproxen is not used to treat cold. Consult a doctor if you have a cold before taking any medicine.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for a hangover?
Naproxen is not used to treat a hangover.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for gallbladder pain?
Naproxen is not used to treat gallbladder pain. Consult a doctor if you think you have gall bladder pain as it is important to know the reason for pain before starting any medicines.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for tonsillitis?
Naproxen is not used to treat tonsillitis. Consult a doctor if you think you have tonsillitis as it would need to be diagnosed before the start of any treatment.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Naproxen is not used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as it is a pain killer and you would need an antibiotic for the treatment of an infection. Please consult your doctor if you think you have urinary tract infection (UTI) as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for a toothache (dental pain)?
Naproxen is a pain killer, so can be used for the treatment of a toothache (dental pain), however, please consult your doctor before starting any painkillers as there could be an underlying infection which needs to be taken care of along with.
Q. Does Naproxen make you sleepy?
Naproxen may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or tired and may cause blurred vision and you need to be careful while driving or operating any machinery. Talk to your doctor before taking Naproxen.
Q. Does Naproxen work immediately?
Naproxen starts working immediately as it is absorbed quickly from the gastrointestinal tract. Some pain relief occurs after a few hours, however, the full effect is seen after a couple of weeks. Please consult your doctor for more details.
Q. Does Naproxen expire?
Yes, Naproxen does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.
Q. Does Naproxen have aspirin in it?
Naproxen does not contain aspirin. These are two different drugs which belong to the same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Q. Does Naproxen get you high?
Naproxen does not get you high. It has not been reported to have any addiction potential.
Q. Does Naproxen work?
Naproxen works if used for the right indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does naproxen have paracetamol in it?
Naproxen does not contain paracetamol. These are two different medicines which belong to the same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Q. Can I take Naproxen for the treatment of flu?
Naproxen is not recommended for the treatment of flu. Talk to your doctor if you have flu before taking any medicines. It is a self-limiting condition and you may not need to take any treatment for this.
Q. Can I take Naproxen for swollen glands?
Naproxen may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with the swollen glands. It does not, however, treat any underlying infections if any, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)