Review the side-effects of Sumatriptan as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Infrequent but serious-
Potentially Fatal- Cardiac arrhythmias, MI (sudden heart attack causing death).
Heart- Flushing, chest discomfort, tightness in chest, low blood pressure, and increased blood pressure.
Central Nervous System- Tingling, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, seizures, weakness.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal discomfort and difficulty in swallowing, gastroesophageal reflux and diarrhea.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps, various joint disturbances (pain, stiffness, swelling, ache).
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, asthma.
Skin - Redness, itching, and skin rashes and eruptions.
Blood- Anemia.
Genitourinary- Painful menstruation, increased urination, and intermenstrual bleeding.
Miscellaneous- Hypersensitivity, fever, fluid retention, and overdose.
If there is no improvement in your health condition, consult with your doctor for next dose.
Imitrex
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Infrequent but serious-
Potentially Fatal- Cardiac arrhythmias, MI (sudden heart attack causing death).
Heart- Flushing, chest discomfort, tightness in chest, low blood pressure, and increased blood pressure.
Central Nervous System- Tingling, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, seizures, weakness.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal discomfort and difficulty in swallowing, gastroesophageal reflux and diarrhea.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps, various joint disturbances (pain, stiffness, swelling, ache).
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, asthma.
Skin - Redness, itching, and skin rashes and eruptions.
Blood- Anemia.
Genitourinary- Painful menstruation, increased urination, and intermenstrual bleeding.
Miscellaneous- Hypersensitivity, fever, fluid retention, and overdose.
Other Precautions :
Avoid using contaminated solution of this medication.If there is no improvement in your health condition, consult with your doctor for next dose.
Drug Name : Sumatriptan
Sumatriptan(Imitrex) generic is a selective serotonin receptor agonist, prescribed for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes are accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to sound and light). It narrows blood vessels in the brain and by stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain. Sumatriptan Nasal spray was approved in 2019 February by the US FDA.Trade Names for Sumatriptan
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Imitrex
