Enxak is a drug that contains dihydroergotamine mesilate, dipirone and caffeine in its composition, indicated to treat attacks of acute migraine and other vascular headaches.
This medicine can be purchased from a pharmacy for between 12 and 15 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
- Generally.
- The recommended dose is 1 to 2 tablets at the first sign of migraine and.
- If symptoms persist or worsen.
- It is recommended to take 1 tablet every 30 minutes.
- Up to a maximum of 6 tablets per day.
- Learn to recognize the symptoms of migraine.
This medicine should not be used for more than 10 consecutive days
The composition of Enxak is dihydroergotamine mesilate and dipirone, which perform a vasoconstrictoral and analgesic action respectively, alleviating headaches. In addition, it also contains caffeine, which enhances the action of dihydroergotamine and dipirone.
Some of the most common side effects that may occur during treatment with Enxak are epigastric pain, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, muscle pain, vomiting, paresthesia, heartburn, dry mouth, asthenia, hypotension, tachycardia, rash, increased sweating. , mental confusion and poor digestion.
Enxak should not be used by people with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula, children under 18 years of age, pregnant women and breastfeeding women.
In addition, it is also contraindicated in people with hemiplegic/basilar migraine, history of myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease, prolonged hypotension, sepsis, severe hepatic or renal failure, uncontrolled hypertension, ischemic heart disease, angor or undergoing vascular surgery.
Due to the presence of sodium dipirone in its formulation, Enxak is also counterspecable in cases of blood dysprasis, bone marrow suppression, history of gastrointestinal ulceration, bleeding or perforation, pre-existing infection and porphyria.
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