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Roxam Tablet

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Roxam Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraine. However, it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headache.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Khushbu Goel, DM, MD,
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Pizotifen (NA)

Marketer

Kamron Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
The content is shown in English
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Product introduction

Roxam Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at night. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it.

Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include sleepiness, dryness in mouth, increased appetite, and nausea. It may also cause weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly to prevent it.

It is important to consult your doctor if you develop a skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, or difficulty moving after taking this medicine. You should avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medicine as it may result in increased sedation. If you are taking this medicine for a long-term, regular monitoring of liver function and vision is recommended.

Uses of Roxam Tablet

Benefits of Roxam Tablet

Prevention of Migraine
Roxam Tablet helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that triggers migraines. It is a very effective medicine for preventing migraine attacks, however, it does not treat an attack that has already started. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

Side effects of Roxam Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Roxam
  • Sleepiness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Increased appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Weight gain

How to use Roxam Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Roxam Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Roxam Tablet works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Roxam Tablet is a serotonin antagonist. It works by maintaining the level of serotonin (chemical messenger) in the brain and also prevents loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Roxam Tablet for the prevention of migraine headaches.
  • Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
  • Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
    • Have your meals at the same time every day
    • Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
    • Avoid loud music and noisy places
    • Avoid chocolates,  cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
    • Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
  • It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
  • It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Roxam Tablet affects you.
  • You may experience weight gain while on treatment. Monitoring of body weight is required on a regular basis.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal uncontrolled movement.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Roxam Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Roxam Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Roxam Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Roxam Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Roxam Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Roxam Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Roxam Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Roxam Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Roxam Tablet causes weight gain. This is because of an increase in appetite. If there is an increase in hunger than usual, you can include fresh low-calorie foods in your diet. These are much healthier than processed high-calorie foods. Your doctor can give you advice about diet as some kind of foods are known to trigger migraine.
Yes, it may cause dry mouth because it has anti-cholinergic side effects, though these effects are relatively weak.
No, Roxam Tablet does not affect the blood pressure. However, if more than the recommended dose of Roxam Tablet is taken, low blood pressure may occur.
Yes, Roxam Tablet makes you sleepy, drowsy, and dizzy. Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery while using Roxam Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines. You should tell your doctor if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes), difficulty in passing urine (water) due to prostate trouble or any other cause. The doctor should also be informed if you had or have convulsions, fits, or seizures, and kidney-related problems. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Any intolerance to some sugars should be told as well because Pizotifen tablets have lactose, a type of sugar.
Roxam Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. This medicine only helps to prevent migraine, it does not treat migraine attack. Do not stop the medicine and take it regularly, even if you feel well.
Yes, Roxam Tablet can be taken with paracetamol or ibuprofen, as it does not interfere with the working of paracetamol or ibuprofen. Similarly, these medicines do not interfere with the working of pizotifen. However, consult with your doctor before taking any medicine.
If you have taken more than the recommended dose of pizotifen you may experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, fits or excitement (particularly in children). You may also feel difficulty in breathing or controlling movements, fast heartbeat, low blood pressure, dry mouth, feeling or being sick, blueness of the skin, coma or respiratory paralysis. Inform your doctor and seek immediate medical help.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cycloheptathiophene Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Serotonin antagonist- Migraine prevention

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Marketer details

Name: Kamron Laboratories Ltd
Address: 737, Rakanpur, Sola-Santej Road, Tal. Kalol (N.G.) - 382721., Dist.: Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

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Country of origin: India
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