Sumatriptan Tablets
Formulated to target migraine episodes, utilized to alleviate head pain and associated sensitive symptoms.
Strengths: 25 · 50 · 100mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Imigran
- Therapeutic class
Triptan (5-HT1 Receptor Agonist)
- Pharmacological class
Triptan
- Precautions and warnings
do not exceed recommended frequency; use caution in patients with epilepsy
- Minor side effects
dizziness; fatigue; drowsiness
- Moderate side effects
nausea; vomiting; sensation of heaviness
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
ergotamine; ssris; maois
Contraindications
history of myocardial infarction; uncontrolled hypertension; ischaemic heart disease
Serious side effects
coronary vasospasm — requires immediate medical attention; seizure — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to target migraine episodes, utilized to alleviate head pain and associated sensitive symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Sumatriptan acts as a selective 5-HT1 receptor agonist, causing vasoconstriction of intracranial blood vessels and inhibiting the release of pro-inflammatory neuropeptides, effectively reducing the transmission of pain signals to the brain during a migraine attack.
Age restrictions
Not recommended for children under 18 or adults over 65 without medical assessment.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk; avoid breastfeeding for 12 hours after use.
Sumatriptan Tablets
Formulated to target migraine episodes, utilized to alleviate head pain and associated sensitive symptoms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Sumatriptan
- Listed indication(s): Migraine, Cluster Headache
Usually available as
- 30 tablets - 25 mg1177-25-mg-13936
- 20 tablets - 50 mg1177-50-mg-13938
- 20 tablets - 100 mg1177-100-mg-13932