Generics
Sumatriptan
Used For
Migraine
Side Effects
Nervous System Disorders Common: Dizziness, drowsiness,sensory disturbance including paraesthesia and hypoaesthesia. Vascular disorders Common: Transient increases in blood pressure arising soon after treatment. Flushing. Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders Common: Dyspnoea. Gastrointestinal Disorders Common: Nausea and vomiting occurred in some patients but the relationship to sumatriptan is not clear.
Drug Interactions
Ergotamine , MAOIs , SSRIs, St.John’s wort , methysergide , other 5HT1 agonist/triptans, SNRIs , other seotonergic drugs.
Indication
It is indicated for the acute relief of migraine attacks with or without aura, including the acute treatment of migraine attacks associated with the menstrual period in women.





