Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate)
Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) is used to treat acute migraine attacks with or without aura. Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) is intended to relieve a migraine but not to prevent or reduce the number of attacks experienced. Acute treatment of cluster headaches (injection only) Investigational relieve persistent headaches in head and neck cancer clients despite standard drug therapy. Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) therapy is also used to treat symptoms of Phonophobia, photophobia including nausea and vomiting.
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Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) is administered in several forms; tablets, subcutaneous injection, and nasal spray. Oral administration of Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) suffers from poor bioavailability, partly due to presystemic metabolism — some of it gets broken down in the stomach and bloodstream before it reaches the target arteries. A new rapid-release tablet formulation has the same bioavailability, but the maximum concentration is achieved on average 10–15 minutes earlier. When injected, Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) is faster acting (usually within 10 minutes), but the effect lasts for a shorter time.
The recommended oral dose of Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) is 25-100 mg and the maximum dose is 200 mg daily. The recommended intranasal dose of Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) is 5-20 mg and the maximum dose is 40 mg daily. The recommended injection dose is 4 or 6 mg injected under the skin. The maximum dose is two 6 mg injections separated by 1 hour.
Some of the most common side effects of Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) are paresthesia, warm and cold sensation, chest pain or tightness, vertigo, malaise and fatigue, neck and throat or jaw pain or pressure, nausea and vomiting, headache and dizziness.
Certain medications taken with Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions. Do not take MAO for at least 2 weeks before or after taking Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate). Do not take other "triptan" migraine drugs , for example zolmitriptan, rizatriptan or ergot-type drugs like dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, and methysergide within 24 hours of taking this medicine. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all nonprescription and prescription products you may use, especially of: other drugs for prevention or treatment of headaches, "serotonin-type" medications (e.g., SSRI antidepressants such as fluvoxamine, sertraline), medication for weight control. It is recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate). Do not start or stop Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) without doctor or pharmacist approval
Always consult your physician for any questions you may have on Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) if there is information listed that you do not understand. Drink plenty of water when taking your Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) and unless it states to do so never take your medicine on an empty stomach. It is helpful to establish a time each day to take this medicine to maintain consistency. Please follow the directions closely when taking this medicine as there are side effects. Never allow anyone else to take this medicine without a prescription. If you have not taken all this medicine prescribed do not dispose of it down the toilet call your local poison Control office for direction for proper disposal.