Description: Imigran (sumatriptan) is a medication specifically formulated for the acute treatment of migraine attacks, with or without aura. It provides rapid relief from migraine symptoms, helping to restore normal functioning during an episode. Sumatriptan works by narrowing blood vessels around the brain and reducing substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Ingredients:
- Active Ingredient:
- Sumatriptan succinate (equivalent to 100 mg of sumatriptan)
- Inactive Ingredients:
- Lactose monohydrate
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Croscarmellose sodium
- Magnesium stearate
- Hypromellose
- Titanium dioxide
- Triacetin
Usage Instructions:
- Take one tablet as soon as you notice the onset of migraine symptoms.
- If the migraine returns after initial relief, a second tablet may be taken at least two hours after the first dose.
- Do not take more than 300 mg in a 24-hour period.
- Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew.
Benefits:
- Provides effective relief from migraine symptoms.
- Can help reduce headache pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.
- Fast-acting to help restore normal activities during a migraine attack.
Precautions:
- Not suitable for patients with a history of heart disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or certain types of migraine (e.g., hemiplegic or basilar migraine).
- Potential side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, sensations of tingling, warmth, or burning, and mild headache (not migraine).
- Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment.
- Avoid use in combination with certain medications such as MAO inhibitors and other triptans.
Storage Instructions:
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C (86°F).
- Keep in the original packaging to protect from moisture and light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
