Imitrex - Sumatriptan Succinate - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Imitrex.
• Imitrex
• sue-muh-TRIP-tan SUX-in-ate

Read Before Using Imitrex (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• This medication is not for routine use.
• Use this only when symptoms of a migraine appear to stop an attack in progress as directed.

Possible Side Effects

• Tingling sensations, feelings of warmth or heaviness, dizziness, flushing, drowsiness or pain or redness at the injection site may occur.
• If these symptoms continue or become worse, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Imitrex Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication is used to treat a migraine attack.
• It is not effective in preventing migraines or reducing their occurrence.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat attacks of migraine headaches once they occur.
• Relief of symptoms may be noted as early as ten minutes and usually within one hour.
• It is not effective in preventing migraines.
• This medication is not to be used for other types of headaches.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given by injection just under the skin.
• It should be given as soon as possible when symptoms of a migraine appear.
• If the first dose does not relieve the headache, use no more of this medication for the same attack.
• If however, another attack occurs later, a second injection may be used if 1 hour has elapsed since the first dose.
• Do not use more than 2 injections in a 24 hour period.
• Use this medication as directed.
• Do not increase your dose or use this more frequently than prescribed.
• The auto-injector enables this medication to be self-injected.
• Your doctor or pharmacist can show you how to properly load the injector and administer the medication.
• Make sure you understand the correct technique for injection and how to properly dispose of needles, syringes and the medication.
• Be sure to ask any questions you may have.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include tremor, chest pain, slowed breathing, and seizures.

Imitrex Storage Instructions

• Store this medication at room temperature away from heat and light.
• Properly discard of used medication and needles.
• Keep out of reach of children.