Sumason Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Sumatriptan

Indications/Uses

Acute relief of migraine attacks w/ or w/o aura including acute treatment of migraine attacks associated w/ menstrual period in women.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 50 mg as a single dose. If patient responded to 1st dose but symptoms recur, 2nd dose may be given w/ min interval of 2 hr & not >300 mg is taken in any 24-hr period.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Not to be given in patients who have had MI or ischaemic heart disease (IHD), Prinzmetal's angina/coronary vasospasm, peripheral vascular disease or those who have symptoms or signs consistent w/ IHD. Not to be administered to patients w/ previous CVA or transient ischaemic attack. Patients w/ uncontrolled HTN. Concomitant use w/ ergotamine or its derivatives (including methysergide). Concurrent administration w/ MAOIs; not to be used w/in 2 wk of therapy discontinuation w/ MAOIs. Severe hepatic impairment.

MIMS Class

Antimigraine Preparations

ATC Classification

N02CC01 - sumatriptan ; Belongs to the class of selective serotonin (5HT1) agonists preparations. Used to relieve migraine.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sumason FC tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Sumason

sumatriptan

Manufacturer:

Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.