Generic Imitrex, Sumatriptan

Sumatriptan Succinate is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain and reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain. People who had heart disease, coronary artery disease, blood circulation problems, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe liver disease, a heart attack or stroke, or a headache seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches cannot use Sumatriptan.

Generic Imitrex

Sumatriptan Succinate

Suminat, Sumagran, Leemigran

5, 6

Sun Pharma, Pacific Pharma, Sava Healthcare, Johnlee Pharma

Tablet

100 mg, 50 mg, 25 mg

India

Sumatriptan

Uses

Sumatriptan is used in the treatment of migraine headaches and cluster headaches.

How it Works

Sumatriptan is known as a headache relieve medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Sumatriptan can include the symptoms below;

Neck pain,
Dizziness,
Sensation of heaviness,
Sleepiness,
Weakness,
Nausea,
Dry mouth,
Jaw pain,
Paresthesia,
Throat pain.

Introduction

Imitrex or Sumatriptan tablet is a very well-known drug for the treatment of migraine. It narrows the blood vessels on the brain, it can also prevent the body from experiencing too much pain like severe headaches, light and sound sensitivity of the body, nausea and many other forms of migraine symptoms. It is also used to reduce the number of migraine attacks.

Composition

Imitrex (sumatriptan) is primarily composed of SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE. It is in a tablet form with varying strengths such as 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. Other secondary ingredients of the drug are magnesium stearate, sodium bicarbonate, iron oxide, and triacetin. Titanium dioxide and hypromellose are also present in 100 mg tablet.

Use

Usage of this drug is only tolerable when your doctor prescribes it. The main use of Sumatriptan is managing the patients' migraine attacks and side effects it can cause.

Dosage and administration

Depending on the situation it is allowed for a second or third intake depending on the person's response to the drug. This medicine is available in 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg tablet. The 25 mg and 50 mg tablet is usually triangular in shape and is off-white in color. The 100 mg tablet is triangle in shape and pink in color. A patient taking their first Imitrex tablet should wait two hours before taking a second tablet. Patients should not take more than 200 mg of sumatriptan tablets in 24 hours. This drug is for Patients 18-year-old and above only

Contraindication

It is not advisable for patients with PVS or peripheral vascular syndrome, ischemic cardiac disease, and cerebral vascular disease to consume this drug. Imitrex is also not allowed for consumption of patients who have high blood pressure or hypertension as it is associated with the elevation of blood pressure. It is also not applicable for patients with liver disease.

Important Precautions

A very important thing to know if you are using Imitrex is that you should not take it if you have any problems with insufficient blood flow. Patients who are taking antidepressants should be cautious in using this drug.

Side effects

Among the side effects of this are cramps, muscle aches, feeling sick, grogginess, numbness, tingling sensation on the skin, dysphagia or difficulty swallowing, wheezing or even loss of vision.

Storage

This product can be stored at room temperature, away from light, heat, and water. Do not use this product if it is already expired. It is also important to dispose of the product properly.

Rated: 4.7 / 5 based on 4.7 customer reviews.

Posted by Mayer on Jul 27, 2021 Verified Purchase

Great Product Range and Super Customer Service

I have always had a terrific experience purchasing here. I buy Sumatriptan now and again, and i always get my order, and when one af the variants is out of stock i get an email asking what my preference is regarding my order. Given the different types of migraine medication and their contents, it is necessary that i get the right one. 

I have never had a problem, and if there was an issue ever, it was very easy to sort with the staff support.

Highly recommend, and thank you to the team.

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Posted by Mayer on Jul 27, 2021 Verified Purchase

Great Product Range and Super Customer Service

I have always had a terrific experience purchasing here. I buy Sumatriptan now and again, and i always get my order, and when one af the variants is out of stock i get an email asking what my preference is regarding my order. Given the different types of migraine medication and their contents, it is necessary that i get the right one. 

I have never had a problem, and if there was an issue ever, it was very easy to sort with the staff support.

Highly recommend, and thank you to the team.

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Posted by Harrell on Feb 9, 2020 Verified Purchase

Sumatriptan

Used for headache

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Posted by Kenzo on Aug 2, 2019 Verified Purchase

Works great for Migraine Headaches

Good product. Reliable. Works to reduce and get rid of aggravating migraine headaches. Even next day feeling fine. Can even break the 100mg and take half. Real product. Real relief. Thanks to buy-pharma!

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Posted by Harrell on May 16, 2019 Verified Purchase

Sumatriptan

This product was okay, it seemed to help.

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Posted by Mayer on Aug 1, 2018 Verified Purchase

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Posted by Lindert on Apr 23, 2018 Verified Purchase

Sumatriptan

The order was received quickly and was exactly correct.

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Posted by BLUMBERG on Apr 12, 2018 Verified Purchase

migrain

The best service and the best product ther is . do not even try to find better....

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Posted by Johnson on Jan 18, 2018 Verified Purchase

Sumatriptan Succinate

Top quality, great prices, very dependable service. I have complete confidence in company products with fast service deliveries

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Posted by Perkovic on Dec 29, 2017 Verified Purchase

It works

Taken as generic substitute for imitrex, it helps my wife taking edge of her migraine attacks. Reasonable pricing, reliable and fast shipping.

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Posted by Steve on Nov 29, 2017 Verified Purchase

Same thing

I have been ordering for years from them and they always deliver a great product. No funny business, but the same quality of medicine that I pick up from the corner Wallgreens. Unfortunately I have a lot of migraines and imitrex through my insurace is 3-4 times more expensive than I pay here!

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Posted by Don on Sep 8, 2017 Verified Purchase

awesome company

been purchasing meds from these guys for a few years. great service! the rare cases where I've had a problem they correct promptly no questions asked. highly recommend!

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Posted by WILLIAM on Apr 28, 2017 Verified Purchase

IMITREX

GREAT QUALITY AND GREAT SERVICE

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Posted by Zed on Jan 2, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great meds.

These tablets help improve my quality of life. I take them when the symptoms start coming.

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