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Drug Name: Imitrex

Active Constituent: Sumatriptan

Synonyms: Suminat, Imitrex, Sumatran, Sumatriptan, Sumatriptan Succinate, Sumax

IMITREX is a medicine used to treat headaches caused by migraine attacks with or without aura (visual instability, feelings of halos or shining lights, which lead to attack). IMITREX is a cerebral vasoconstrictor, which relieves the pain caused in head by the migraine attacks. IMITREX will not avoid or decrease the frequency of migraine attacks

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Product Description

What is IMITREX?

  • IMITREX is antimigraine drug that belongs to the group of medicines known as “Triptans” and are used to treat treats migraine attacks when aura is either present or absent.
  • IMITREX contains Sumatriptan as the active constituent that maintains the level of serotonin in the brain.
  • IMITREX is a cerebral vasoconstrictor, which relieves the pain caused in head by the migraine attacks
  • Migraine headaches are believed to result from dilatation of the blood vessels in the head. IMITREX contracts these blood vessels in the brain.
  • IMITREX is a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist that increases the levels of serotonin and reduces pain caused by the migraine attacks.
  • Remember that IMITREX will not prevent or reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.

How IMITREX is beneficial?

  • IMITREX is used to treat severe or classic migraine attack or a cluster headache.
  • IMITREX is the only drug, which gives you the fast relief from the headaches caused by migraine.
  • IMITREX reduces the pro-inflammatory hormones that trigger headache pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and other migraine symptoms.
  • IMITREX can only treat the headaches that have already began it will not prevent or reduce the frequency of headaches.

What is the dosage of IMITREX?

  • IMITREX is given in dosage of 25, 50, and 100 mg of tablets depending on the individual requirements and severity of the migraine attack.
  • Dosage of IMITREX is best decided by the doctor. If your headache does not completely go away with 1 dosage of IMITREX, take a second tablet 2 hours after the first.
  • Please don’t exceed the dosage of IMITREX to more than 200 mg in a 24-hour period.
  • Please read the leaflet provided with the product properly before starting the dosage of IMITREX.
  • Dosage of IMITREX can be taken before or after the lunch as prescribed by the doctor.
  • It is recommended to take the dosage of IMITREX with a full glass of water because it helps the Sumatriptan to dissolve quickly in the body.
  • Do not break, crush, or chem. the tablet of IMITREX before swallowing.
  • Avoid the intake of IMITREX for the long-term because it will make you habitual towards the dosage of IMITREX.

If I overdose IMITREX?

  • Please consult the doctor immediately if you have taken the overdose of IMITREX.
  • Overdose of IMITREX can lead to the redness of skin, breathing problems, tremor or shaking, vision troubles, or seizure (convulsions), watery eyes or mouth, weakness, lack of coordination, and blue-colored lips or fingernails.
  • Sometimes overdose of IMITREX may even lead to the poisoning and sudden death.

If I miss a dose of IMITREX?

  • IMITREX dosage is usually a single tablet taken to get instant relief from the migraine headaches. In such cases there is no chance of missing IMITREX.
  • If you are taking IMITREX as prescribed dosage, then missing the dosage can lead to the side effects like headaches, weakness, and retention of the pain.
  • Side effects caused by missing the dosage of IMITREX are not so severe and are found to be disappeared after you continue the IMITREX dosage.
  • Don’t take the missed dosage, whereas continue the dosage of IMITREX from next scheduled time if you miss the dosage.

Do need to avoid anything while consuming IMITREX?

  • When on the scheduled dosage of IMITREX, alcohol should not be consumed because increase in the side effects like drowsiness is observed.
  • Avoid driving the vehicle, machinery, or performing any tasks which requires you to be alert soon after taking IMITREX because it causes drowsiness and dizziness.

Safety & Precautions

Precautions while taking IMITREX?

  • Avoid the intake of IMITREX if you are suffering from the severe liver disease or ischemic bowel disease.
  • Please seek advice from your doctor regarding the intake of IMITREX, if you are having history of high blood pressure, heart disease like angina, circulation problems, heart attack, or stroke.
  • Do not take IMITREX if you are allergic to the Sumatriptan or any other constituents of the drug.
  • IMITREX must not be taken by the kidney disorder patients because Sumatriptan gets deposited in the kidney and can lead to kidney stone and other kidney disorders.
  • Intake of IMITREX must be avoided by pregnant women because it can lead to the severe side effects in the young ones. IMITREX is the FDA pregnancy category C drug. It means that IMITREX will harm the unborn baby. Please inform doctor immediately if you become pregnant of plan to get pregnant while you are taking IMITREX.
  • Breast-feeding women should not take IMITREX when they are breast-feeding the baby. They need to stop breast feeding the baby if they want to use IMITREX for the migraine headaches. They can continue the breast-feeding their baby 4 days after finishing the dosage of IMITREX.
  • Update you doctor about coronary artery disease and epilepsy and when you want to consume IMITREX.
  • Please tell your doctor if you are suffering from epilepsy or other seizure disorder because you may the adjustment in the dosage of IMITREX.
  • The safety of the drug is not known in the individuals below the age of 18 years. So, IMITREX should not be taken by the individuals below the age of 18 years.
  • Special care is mandatory if you are using the IMITREX in the elderly patients.

How IMITREX is supplied?

  • IMITREX is available as 25, 50 and 100 mg tablets.
  • IMITREX 25 and 50 mg tablets are white in color and triangular in shape.
  • IMITREX 100 mg tablets are pink in color and triangular in shape.


Storage of IMITREX:

  • Store IMITREX at room temperature between 20 to 25 degrees C.
  • Keep IMITREX away from light and moisture.
  • Do not store IMITREX in the bathroom and near the kitchen sinks.
  • Do not freeze liquid form or the tablets of IMITREX.
  • Keep IMITREX away from children and pets.
  • Keep IMITREX in a dust-free environment.

Warnings:

  • IMITREX can cause increase in blood pressure so the individuals suffering from the high blood pressure should consult doctor before starting the dosage of IMITREX.
  • People with a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens should take special care while taking IMITREX.

Miscellaneous:

Does IMITREX effects pregnancy of a woman?
Yes, IMITREX dosage during the pregnancy can lead to the birth defects in the unborn baby thus the intake of IMITREX should be avoided during pregnancy.

Is it legal to buy prescription medications online?
Yes, IMITREX prescription is filled by a licensed U.S. pharmacy.

Is it safe to buy IMITREX online?
Yes, it very much safe to buy IMITREX online but make sure you purchase from genuine IMITREX website.

Side Effects

IMITREX side effects:
IMITREX side effects that can severely harm your health are mentioned below.

  • Severe and sudden stomach pain with blood in the stools was observed among the 2% of the individuals using IMITREX.
  • IMITREX disturbed the rhythm of heart beats in few cases.
  • Hallucination, nausea, vomiting, lack of coordination, agitation, diarrhea, and muscle stiffness were observed infrequently as IMITREX side effects.
  • Seizure (convulsions) was observed in 0.1% users of IMITREX.
  • Itchy feeling and sometimes lack of sensation is observed among the individuals taking IMITREX.
  • Problem with vision, speech, or balance is observed rarely among some users of IMITREX.
  • Pain starting with chest pain and then proceeding to arms or shoulders was unusual side effect of IMITREX.

Please stop the intake of IMITREX immediately and consult your doctor for the treatment of the side effects.

Less severe IMITREX side effects are as follows:

  • Drowsiness or lightheadedness
  • Blockage of nostrils, coughing, runny nose, sneezing.
  • Tenderness in muscles
  • Excessive sweating

These side effects can be easily cured by taking some medication from the doctor. Sometimes, you may note that these less severe side effects of IMITREX are temporary and they disappear as the body gets use to the dosage of IMITREX. Please tell your doctor if these less severe IMITREX side effects doesn’t go and become bothersome.

Drugs that will affect IMITREX:

  • Intake of IMITREX should be avoided for next 24 hours if you taken, almotriptan (Axert), or rizatriptan (Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT), frovatriptan (Frova), eletriptan (Relpax), ergonovine (Ergotrate), naratriptan (Amerge), zolmitriptan (Zomig), or methylergonovine (Methergine).
  • Please don’t consume the IMITREX if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as, selegiline (Emsam), tranylcypromine (Parnate), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or rasagiline (Azilect) in the past 14 days.
  • Please inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicines before starting the dosage of IMITREX. Also, tell to doctor about the vitamin, minerals, or dietary supplements you are taking before starting the dosage of IMITREX.
  • Don’t start any new medication without informing your doctor if you are taking IMITREX.

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