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USED FOR:
Acute attack of migraine

COMPOSITION:
Sumatriptan (25mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Sumitrex 25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Sumitrex 25mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.It is also suggested that withholding breastfeeding for 8 hours after using Sumitrex 25mg Tablet would be better.

Driving

Sumitrex 25mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Sumitrex 25mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Sumitrex 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sumitrex 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Sumitrex 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Sumatriptan   25mg

Uses of Sumitrex Tablet
Sumitrex 25mg Tablet is used in acute attack of migraine.

How to use Sumitrex Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sumitrex 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sumitrex Tablet works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Sumitrex 25mg Tablet works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

Side Effects:

Common Neck pain, Dizziness, Sensation of heaviness, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Jaw pain, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Throat pain, Warm sensation.

Expert advice for Sumitrex Tablet
To relieve migraine as soon as possible, take Sumitrex as soon as the headache begins.  Lying down in a quiet and dark room for a while after you use Sumitrex may help to relieve the migraine.  Take Sumitrex only as prescribed by the doctor. Using too much Sumitrex may increase the chances of side effects.  Notify your doctor if your migraine headaches are occurring more often, than before you started using Sumitrex. Notify your doctor if you have used Sumitrex for at least three consecutive months. Avoid driving after taking as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Sumitrex, it can cause new and worse headaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Sumitrex safe/addictive/controlled substance?
Sumitrex is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. It is not addictive. It is not a controlled substance

Q. Is Sumitrex a blood thinner or beta blocker or anti-inflammatory/ NSAIDs?
No, Sumitrex is not a blood thinner or beta blocker or anti-inflammatory/NSAIDs

Q. Is Sumitrex useful for routine headache or sinus headache / tension headache/ hangover?
No, Sumitrex is not useful for routine headache or sinus headache or tension headache or hangover. It is used in the treatment of acute migraine attacks

Q. Is Sumitrex available over the counter?
No, Sumitrex is not available without a prescription

Q. Can I take sumatriptan with acetaminophen (paracetamol), aspirin, diclofenac, or penicillin?
Yes, you can take sumatriptan with acetaminophen (paracetamol), aspirin, diclofenac, or penicillin. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use

Q. Can I take Excedrin (acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine) with Imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraine?
There is no evidence of any interaction between Excedrin and Imitrex. But please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use

Q. Can I take sumatriptan with Advil (ibuprofen), Nyquil (, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, and pseudoephedrine), Tylenol (paracetamol), Sudafed (pseudoephedrine), or Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ aspirin/ diclofenac/ penicillin?
Yes, you may take sumatriptan with Advil, Nyquil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Vicodin, aspirin, diclofenac, or penicillin. Please consult your doctor before use

Q. Does Sumitrex cause hair loss, weight gain, or joint pain, rebound headache?
Overdose of Sumitrex may cause hair loss, but it is not known to cause weight gain, or joint pain or rebound headache

Q. Does Sumitrex affect blood pressure?
Sumitrex may cause transient increases in blood pressure especially in patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before use

Q. Does Sumitrex affect birth control?
Sumitrex is not reported to affect birth control. However, consult your doctor for use.

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