What is Sumatriptan?
Sumatriptan succinate is a prescription only medication (POMs) used to provide migraine relief in those patients who suffer attacks that do not respond adequately to analgesic medications. The branded version of this medication is called Imigran.
How does Sumatriptan work?
Sumatriptan is used for migraine treatment and provide relief of symptoms during acute attacks (with or without an aura). It works through acting on 5HT1 receptors in the brain to help deal with factors that contribute towards the development of a migraine attack such as blood flow and trigeminal nerve activity.
How do I take Sumatriptan?
The recommended dose of Sumatriptan succinate tablets is a single 50 mg tablet; some patients may require 100 mg. If you do not respond to the first dose of Sumatriptan, a second dose should not be taken for the same attack.
If you do respond to the first dose, but the symptoms reoccur a second dose may be given in the next 24 hours, as long as there is a minimum interval of 2 hours between the two doses. No more than 300 mg should be taken in any 24-hour period.
