SUMATRIPTAN

Overview

SUMATRIPTAN is a Schedule H drug.
Sumatriptan is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches in adults.

Usage

SUMATRIPTAN is generally used to treat: Migraine
SUMATRIPTAN can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Nausea

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution needed for patients with conditions predisposing to seizures, presence of coronary risk factors, abnormal heart rhythm, kidney or liver impairment, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid excess dosage. Patient may develop with increased risk of Serotonin Syndrome with the following symptoms: increased heart rate, shivering, sweating, dilated pupils,etc . If it is so consult with your healthcare provider.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SUMATRIPTAN over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Weakness (generalized), Loss Of Coordination, Slow Or Irregular Breathing

Common Side-Effects

SUMATRIPTAN : Fatigue (tiredness), Drowsiness, Dizziness

Serious Side-Effects

SUMATRIPTAN : Stroke, Heart Attack, Shortness Of Breath, Body Excessive Sweating, Left Arm Pain, Abdomen Pain

Rare Side-Effects

SUMATRIPTAN : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

SUMATRIPTAN can interfere with: Diabetes Mellitus, Ischemic Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Menopause, Obesity, Myocardial Infarction, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Acute Liver Failure, Seizure

Technical Classification

SUMATRIPTAN is categorized as: ANTIMIGRAINE AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SUMATRIPTAN as Ingredient

HEADFREE 85MG/500MG TAB	NAPROXEN 500.0 MG, SUMATRIPTAN 85.0 MG
HEADSET TAB	NAPROXEN 500 MG, SUMATRIPTAN 85 MG
IMIJET 500MG INJ	SUMATRIPTAN 500.0 MG
SNAPIT 85MG/500MG TAB	NAPROXEN 500.0 MG, SUMATRIPTAN 85.0 MG
SNAPIT TAB	NAPROXEN 500 MG, SUMATRIPTAN 85 MG
SUMINAT 100MG TAB	SUMATRIPTAN 100.0 MG
SUMINAT 25MG TAB	SUMATRIPTAN 25 MG
SUMINAT 50MG TAB	SUMATRIPTAN 50 MG
SUMINAT FORTE TAB	NAPROXEN 550.0 MG, SUMATRIPTAN 50.0 MG
SUMINAT NASAL SPRAY	SUMATRIPTAN 20.0 MG
SUMITREX 100MG TAB	SUMATRIPTAN 100 MG
SUMITREX 25MG TAB	SUMATRIPTAN 25.0 MG
SUMITREX 50MG TAB	SUMATRIPTAN 50.0 MG
SUMITREX 6MG INJ	SUMATRIPTAN 6.0 MG
SUNAPRO TAB	NAPROXEN 500 MG, SUMATRIPTAN 85 MG
THROBEXIT TAB	NAPROXEN 500.0 MG, SUMATRIPTAN 85.0 MG