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SUMATRIPTAN TABLET - ORAL (SOO-ma-TRIP-tan)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Imitrex

USES: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking sumatriptan and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, at the first sign of a migraine. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. If there is no improvement in your symptoms, do not take more doses of this medication before talking to your doctor. If your symptoms are only partly relieved, or if your headache comes back, you may take another dose at least two hours after the first dose. Do not take more than 200 milligrams in a 24-hour period. This medication may also be used as a backup for sumatriptan injection. If your symptoms are only partly relieved or your headache comes back, you may take a dose of sumatriptan by mouth at least two hours after the injection, up to a maximum of 100 milligrams in a 24-hour period. If you have a higher risk for heart problems (see Precautions), your doctor may perform a heart exam before you start taking sumatriptan. He/she may also direct you to take your first dose of this medication in the office/clinic to monitor for serious side effects (such as chest pain). Talk to your doctor for details. If you are using drugs for migraine attacks on 10 or more days each month, the drugs may actually make your headaches worse (medication overuse headache). Do not use medications more often or for longer than directed. Tell your doctor if you need to use this medication more often, or if the medication is not working as well, or if your headaches get worse.

SIDE EFFECTS: Flushing, feelings of tingling/numbness/prickling/heat, tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: blue fingers/toes/nails, cold hands/feet, hearing changes, mental/mood changes. Sumatriptan can commonly cause chest/jaw/neck tightness, pain, or pressure that is usually not serious. However, these side effects are like symptoms of a heart attack, which may include chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, or unusual sweating. Get medical help right away if these or other serious side effects occur, including: fast/irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, seizure, signs of a stroke (such as weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion). This medication may increase serotonin and rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome/toxicity. The risk increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase serotonin, so tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take (see Drug Interactions section). Get medical help right away if you develop some of the following symptoms: fast heartbeat, hallucinations, loss of coordination, severe dizziness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, twitching muscles, unexplained fever, unusual agitation/restlessness. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using sumatriptan, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood circulation problems (for example, in your legs, arms/hands, or stomach), certain types of headaches (hemiplegic or basilar migraine), heart problems (such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack), liver disease, seizure, stroke or \"mini-stroke\" (transient ischemic attack). Certain conditions can increase your risk for heart problems. Tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions, including: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, family history of heart disease, overweight, smoker, postmenopausal (women), age more than 40 years (men). This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). The risk of heart disease, liver disease, and high blood pressure increases with age. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially increased blood pressure and heart problems. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug passes into breast milk in small amounts. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor\'s approval. Taking MAO inhibitors with this medication may cause a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction. Do not take any MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with this medication. Most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken for two weeks before treatment with this medication. Ask your doctor when to start or stop taking this medication. The risk of serotonin syndrome/toxicity increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase serotonin. Examples include street drugs such as MDMA/\"ecstasy,\" St. John\'s wort, certain antidepressants (including SSRIs such as fluoxetine/paroxetine, SNRIs such as duloxetine/venlafaxine), among others. The risk of serotonin syndrome/toxicity may be more likely when you start or increase the dose of these drugs. If you also take any ergotamine medication (such as dihydroergotamine) or other \"triptan\" drugs (such as zolmitriptan, rizatriptan), you will need to separate your sumatriptan dose from your dose of these other medications to lessen the chance of serious side effects. Ask your doctor how long you should wait between your doses of these drugs.

OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Certain foods, beverages, or food additives (such as red wine, cheese, chocolate, monosodium glutamate) as well as lifestyle patterns such as irregular eating/sleeping habits or stress may bring on a migraine headache. Avoiding these \"triggers\" may help lessen migraine attacks. Consult your doctor for more details. Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

MISSED DOSE: Not applicable. (See How to Use section.)

STORAGE: Different brands of this medication have different storage needs. Check the product package for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

Information last revised April 2017. Copyright(c) 2017 First Databank, Inc.

What is Sumatriptan? Sumatriptan is a drug commonly used to treat acute migraines headaches. The drug falls in the erotonin receptor agonists category and is also known as triptan. This serotonin agonist acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. Structurally, it is an analog of the naturally occurring neuro-actvie alkaloids dimenthyltryptamine (DMT), bufotenine and 5-methoxy-dimenthyltryptamine with an N-methyl sulfonamidomethyl- group at position C-5 on the indole ring. Sumatriptan helps relieve pain by stimulating receptors called serotonin (5HT) and causing the blood vessels in the brain to narrow. It comes with chemical names such as Sumatran, Imitrex, Sumatriptanum and Sumax. Sumatriptan is available in the following strengths: Sumatriptan100mg Sumatriptan 50mg Sumatriptan succ 25mg What is Sumatriptan used for? Sumatriptan is used to treat vascular headaches, cluster headaches and symptoms of migraine. It is believed that migraine headaches are caused by the widening of the blood vessels in the brain that cause throbbing pain. Sumatriptan works by stimulating receptors called serotonin and narrows the blood vessels in the brain to relieve the pain. How to take Sumatriptan? Before you take Sumatriptan tablets, it is recommended you consult a doctor. The doctor will check your symptoms before prescribing you a dose based on your condition. Depending on your doctor's instruction, the medication can be taken with or without food, or with water. It is also recommended that you read the instruction leaflet that comes with the medicine. You can take the Sumatriptan tablet as soon as you start experiencing symptoms of a migraine. You can take the tablet mixed into a small amount of water. If your migraine begins to come back, you can take another dose, however, only after at least two hours of the initial dose. Sumatriptan can also be taken intravenously, which must be administered by a doctor. Make sure you do not take more than two doses in 24 hours, and not take a second dose if the first dose has no effect on your migraine. If you are using a Sumatriptan nasal spray, do not use the spray more than twice in 24 hours and make sure there is a gap of at least 2 hours between the first and the second dose. What are the Side Effects of Sumatriptan Sumatriptan may cause certain side effects. It is important to remember that the medication should not be abused, should not be taken again if the first dosage has no effect, and should be only used to treat diagnosed migraines, not prevent them. Here are some common side effects of the drug: Drowsiness or dizziness Feeling of tiredness and numbness Rise in blood pressure Tightness of the neck, jaw or chest Abdominal or stomach pain Muscle cramps and stiffness Blurred vision Anxiety Shivering Sweating Swelling of the hands and feet Trouble breathing If any of the above mentioned side effects occur, consult a doctor immediately. Individuals who have a history of heart problems, high blood pressure, liver disease, seizures, allergies, high cholesterol, or diabetes should not take Sumatriptan. Make sure you get as much information as you can about Sumatriptan and consult a doctor before starting the treatment. You can buy Sumatriptan succinate tablets at your local pharmacy or online at AtYourDoorPharmacy.com. Other Products Norvasc Generic Glucotrol Xl

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