Imitrex
Designed to support vascular stabilisation to manage acute migraine episodes and alleviate throbbing head pain.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Sumatriptan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Imitrex, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Imitrex vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Imitrex details
- Conditions
- Migraine Attack · 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
designed to support vascular stabilisation to manage acute migraine episodes and alleviate throbbing head pain.
Mechanism of action
Selectively stimulates 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors, inducing intracranial arterial constriction and reducing neurogenic inflammatory signals.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Suspend nursing for twelve hours after dose.
What you will receive
Imitrex is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Sumatriptan is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.