Imitrex
Sumatriptan tablets for migraine and cluster headaches. It narrows brain blood vessels and calms the inflammation behind the pain.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Sumatriptan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
This listing uses Imitrex as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Imitrex vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Imitrex details
- Conditions
- Migraine · Cluster Headache
- Alternative names
- sumatriptan
- Therapeutic class
- Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D Receptor Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Triptan
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- chest tightness; paraesthesia; dry mouth
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Ergotamines; SSRIs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
Contraindications
ischaemic coronary artery disease; uncontrolled hypertension; concurrent use of ergotamines
Serious side effects
coronary vasospasm, requires immediate medical attention; severe stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Sumatriptan tablets for migraine and cluster headaches. It narrows brain blood vessels and calms the inflammation behind the pain.
Mechanism of action
Selectively stimulates 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors, inducing intracranial arterial constriction and reducing neurogenic inflammatory signals.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Suspend nursing for twelve hours after dose.
What you will receive
Imitrex is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Sumatriptan, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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