Sumatriptan

Sumatriptan- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of DrugSumatriptan-Antimigraine Drugs-For Treatment of Acute Attack  
Mechanism of Action 
IndicationsSumatriptan-Antimigraine Drugs-For Treatment of Acute Attack which is used for
1. Acute treatment of migraine 
Well Known
Pharmaceutical Brands
 
Available dosage forms1. TABLET
2. INJECTION 
Dose 
Contraindications1. Ischaemic heart disease
2. Hypertension
3. Pregnancy 
4. Renal impairment
Precautions1. Ischaemic heart disease
2. Hepatic impairment 
Adverse Effects1. Tightness in head and chest
2. Paraesthesia in limbs
3. Dizziness
4. Rise in BP
5. Bradycardia
6. Sudden death
7. Seizures
Pregnancy Category

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