PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Active ingredient: Sumatriptan 100 mg
• Drug class: Triptan (Selective serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist)

Uses / Indications

Used for:

• Acute treatment of Migraine
• Treatment of cluster headache (in some cases, usually injectable forms)

It is used to stop a migraine attack, not to prevent migraines.

Direction for Use

• Take as soon as migraine starts
• Usual adult dose: 50 mg once, may repeat after at least 2 hours if needed (as prescribed)
• Do not exceed the maximum daily dose (as directed by doctor)
• Swallow with water
• Works best early in the attack

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Tingling or warmth sensation
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Flushing
• Feeling of pressure in chest or throat
• Nausea
• Fatigue

Serious side effects (rare):

• Chest pain or tightness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Severe allergic reaction
• Stroke-like symptoms (very rare)
• Severe blood pressure increase

Warnings

• Not for prevention of migraines
• Do NOT use if you have:
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Heart disease or history of heart attack
• Certain circulation problems
• May cause chest tightness (usually not heart-related, but must be checked)
• Use cautiously in liver disease

Interactions

May interact with:

• Other triptans (do not combine)
• Ergotamine-containing medicines
• Antidepressants (SSRIs/SNRIs → risk of serotonin syndrome)
• MAO inhibitors
• Certain migraine prevention drugs
• Alcohol (may worsen dizziness)

Cautions / Precautions

• Avoid driving if dizzy or drowsy
• Use only when migraine is clearly diagnosed
• Do not overuse (can cause medication-overuse headache)
• Seek urgent care if:
• Chest pain occurs
• Severe weakness or speech problems occur
• Allergic reaction develops
• Use carefully in:
• Heart disease risk patients
• Hypertension
• Elderly patients