Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Nurtec ODT or any of its components.
Warnings and Precautions: If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue Nurtec ODT and initiate appropriate therapy. Serious hypersensitivity reactions have included dyspnea and rash, and can occur days after administration.
Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions were nausea (2.7% in patients who received Nurtec ODT compared to 0.8% in patients who received placebo) and abdominal pain/dyspepsia (2.4% in patients who received Nurtec ODT compared to 0.8% in patients who received placebo). Hypersensitivity, including dyspnea and rash, occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with Nurtec ODT.
Drug Interactions: Avoid concomitant administration of Nurtec ODT with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 or strong or moderate inducers of CYP3A. Avoid another dose of Nurtec ODT within 48 hours when it is administered with moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 or potent inhibitors of P‑gp.
Use in Specific Populations: Pregnancy: It is not known if Nurtec ODT can harm an unborn baby. Lactation: The transfer of rimegepant into breastmilk is low (<1%). Hepatic impairment: Avoid use of Nurtec ODT in persons with severe hepatic impairment. Renal impairment: Avoid use in patients with end-stage renal disease.
Indication
Nurtec ODT is indicated in adults for the:
- acute treatment of migraine with or without aura
- preventive treatment of episodic migraine
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