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Imitrex Information:
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement,
not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the
drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
SUMATRIPTAN - ORAL TABLET (sue-muh-TRIP-tan)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Imitrex
USES: This medication is used to treat migraine
headache attacks once they occur. It is not effective
in preventing migraines. This medication is not to be
used for other types of headaches.
HOW TO USE: One dose is taken by mouth at the
first signs of a migraine attack. If you must take a
second dose, do so exactly as instructed by your doctor.
Do not take more than 200mg in a 24 hour period. Tablets
are to be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do
not crush or chew them.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may initially cause
flushing, dizziness, weakness, nausea, drowsiness, stiffness,
or feelings of tingling, heat, fatigue. If any of these
effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction
to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms
of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling,
dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: heart
disease, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure,
stroke, kidney disease, liver disease, allergies (especially
drug allergies). There have been rare reports of those
with sulfa drug allergies having allergic reactions
to sumatriptan. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Since
this medication may cause drowsiness, use caution operating
machinery or engaging in activities requiring alertness
and avoid alcohol because it may increase drowsiness/dizziness
effects. The manufacturer does not recommend use of
sumatriptan in the elderly, because they may be more
sensitive to its side effects. Sumatriptan should be
used during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Discuss
the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication
is excreted into breast milk. The effects on nursing
infants are unknown at this time. Consult your doctor
before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter
and prescription medication you take, especially of:
ergotamine- containing medication, all headache drugs,
MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine,
selegiline, tranylcypromine). Do not take MAO inhibitors
with sumatriptan or use sumatriptan within 2 weeks of
stopping use of MAO inhibitors. Do not take any ergotamine-containing
medication and sumatriptan within 24 hours of each other.
Also, report the use of all antidepressants or any medications
used for weight control. If you are unsure about the
types of medications you take, ask your care provider
or pharmacist. It is recommended to avoid consumption
of alcohol while taking this medication. Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include tremor, chest pain,
slowed breathing, and seizures.
NOTES: This medication is used to relieve a migraine
attack in progress. It is not effective in preventing
migraine attacks.
MISSED DOSE: Take this medication only when
a migraine attack occurs as directed. This is not taken
routinely. Never "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: Store Imitrex at 15 to 30 degrees C
(59 to 86 degrees F) away from heat and light. Do not
store in the bathroom. Keep this and all medications
out of the reach of children. |
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