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What is Emgality?

Emgality is a calcitonin-gene antagonist peptide. It is a prescription medication used to treat adult migraine headaches. Emgality is also used to treat adult cluster headaches.It is unknown whether Emgality is both safe and effective in children.

Emgality uses

Emgality is basically used for treating migraines and headaches. Both chronic and episodic migraines can be avoided with help of these medicines. It also treats recurrent cluster headaches.

How to use Emgality injection

Before you begin using this, read the Patient Information Leaflet and Instructions for Use provided by your pharmacist, as well as each time you get a refill.

Take this medication out of the refrigerator before using it. Remove the syringe or autoinjector from the package and set it aside for at least 30 minutes to warm up at room temperature. Do not heat this medication in any other way, such as in the microwave or by immersing it in hot water. Do not expose the medicine to direct sunlight. This medication should not be shaken. Before using, properly check this product for particles or discoloration. If either of these conditions exists, do not use the liquid.

Properly clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol before injecting each dose. To decrease injury beneath the skin, rotate the injection site each time. Do not inject into tender, bruised, red, or hard areas of skin. Avoid injecting into scars or stretch marks on the skin.

The first dose for migraine prevention is usually two injections, one right after the other. Following that, the usual dose is one injection once a month. To get the most out of this medication, take it on a regular basis.

The usual dose for treating episodic cluster headache is three injections, one right after the other, at the start of the cluster period. Use this medication on a monthly basis while the cluster period lasts.

Emgality Side Effects

  • Muscle pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Skin rash
  • Hoarseness
  • Irritation
  • Joint pain
  • Stiffness, or swelling
  • Redness of the skin
  • Swelling of the eyelids
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Trouble with swallowing

Precautions

  • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to this or if you have any other allergies. Inactive ingredients that may be found in this product can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
  • Inform your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history before using this medication.
  • Inform your doctor or dentist about all of the products you use before having any kind of surgery.
  • This medication should not be used during pregnancy. Consult your doctor about the risks and benefits while taking this during pregnancy.
  • It is unknown whether this medication enters the breastmilk or not, ask the doctor before breastfeeding.

Interactions

Drug interactions can change the way your medications function or put you at risk for any severe side effects. Maintain a list of all the products you use and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Missed Dose

Take this drug as soon as possible if you miss a dose. However, if it’s time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your daily schedule. Avoid taking two doses at a time as it can cause some serious adverse effects.

Overdose

Overdose of a drug can be accidental. If you have taken more than the prescribed berberine tablets there is a chance of getting harmful effects on your body’s functions. Overdose of a medicine can lead to some medical emergency.

Storage

Direct contact with heat, air, and light may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach. Mainly the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF.

Emgality vs Ajovy

Emgality

Ajovy
Emgality is a calcitonin-gene antagonist peptide. Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm) is a prescription injectable medication used to prevent migraine headaches in adults.
Emgality is a prescription medication used to treat adult migraine headaches. Ajovy is a prescription medication used to prevent migraine attacks in adults. It is unknown whether Ajovy is both safe and effective in children.
Emgality works by inhibiting the activity of certain proteins that cause migraines and cluster headaches. Ajovy functions by inhibiting the activity of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP).

Citations

Rosuvastatin
Effect of Fremanezumab Monthly and Quarterly Doses on Efficacy Responses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Emgality make you gain weight?

Yes, some people who take Emgality to prevent migraines or treat cluster headaches may gain weight.

How quickly does Emgality work?

When Emgality is used to treat cluster headaches, it begins to work within one week of beginning treatment, but it may take up to three weeks for the full effects to be seen.

Who should not take Emgality?

If you are allergic to this medicine, you should not use Emgality. Emgality is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. If you are pregnant, notify your doctor. It is unknown whether it will harm a developing baby.

Does Emgality affect your immune system?

If your body develops antibodies to one of these drugs, the drug may no longer work for you. In clinical trials lasting up to a year, 12.5 percent of people taking 120 mg of Emgality per month developed antibodies to the drug. drug.

Is Emgality painful?

Yes, Emgality injections can be painful. One of the most common side effects reported with Emgality injections is pain at the injection site, which occurs in 18% of people. Other injection site reactions are also common, such as redness, swelling, or itching around the injection site.

Can Emgality cause fatigue?

Emgality does not cause fatigue (lack of energy). Fatigue was not reported in the drug's studies. However, if you suffer from migraines on a regular basis, this may cause fatigue.

Is Emgality a triptan?

Emgality is a calcitonin-gene-related peptide antagonist, and Imitrex is a selective serotonin receptor agonist (a triptan). Injection site reactions are among the Emgality side effects that differ from Imitrex (such as pain, redness, and itching)

Can Emgality cause dizziness?

Yes, it can cause minor dizziness and drowsiness.

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