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
Imitrex is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Imitrex depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
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 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Sumatriptan at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.