Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan)

SKU

CMS1514

USA Brand Name

Imitrex

Strength

50mg

Generic Name

Sumatriptan

Manufacturer

Sun Pharma Laboratories, India

## Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan)

## What Is The Generic Name For Suminat 50 Mg?

Sumatriptan is the generic version for Suminat 50 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Suminat 50 mg (Sumatriptan)?

Imitrex

## About Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan):

Suminat 50 mg contains an active ingredient, Sumatriptan, which is used for the treatment of A Migraine and Cluster Headache. You can buy it from all the leading pharmacy, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Sun Pharma (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Suminat 50 mg.

## Strength :

Suminat 50 mg contains an active ingredient, Sumatriptan, 50 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan)?

Suminat 50 mg is used in the treatment of:

A Migraine Attack

Cluster Headache

## How Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan) Works?

Suminat 50 mg has an active ingredient, Sumatriptan , which basically works by constricting (narrowing) the dilated blood vessels, thus relieving Migraine headaches.

## Before You Use Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan)?

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Sumatriptan

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid Driving or Machine Operating Jobs

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan)?

You should avoid Suminat 50 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Have Cardiovascular Disease

Have Uncontrolled Hypertension

Have Peripheral Vascular Diseases

Are Pregnant/Conceiving

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have any Heart Disease

Face A Migraine Attacks more often

Have Cardiovascular Diseases or Peripheral Vascular Diseases

Have Hypertension

Have any Brain Disorder

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

Are taking Suminat 50 mg since long

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage :

Suminat 50 mg contains an active ingredient, Sumatriptan, which is used in the treatment of Migraine. Suminat 50 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor for the duration of dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Suminat 50 mg at a fixed time, empty stomach. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed. Lying down in a quiet and dark room after taking the tablet may help to relieve the migraine.

## How Much Of The Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Suminat 50 mg. Do not exceed the dose on your own as it may result in adverse effects.

## How To Take The Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan)?

Suminat 50 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with or without the meal.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan)?

You are always advised to take Suminat 50 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in the larger amount or for a longer time than recommended. To get relief from A Migraine as soon as possible, you have to take the tablet as early as A Migraine begins.

## Overdose?

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose?

A missed dose of Suminat 50 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Suminat 50 Mg (Sumatriptan)?

Chest pain

Drowsiness

Dizziness

Shortness of breath

Feeling of warmth or heat

Irregular heartbeat

Itching

Numbness

Dry mouth

Nausea and Vomiting

Unusual tiredness and weakness

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Suminat 50 mg which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Fluvoxamine

Ondansetron

Almotriptan

Nefazodone

## Warning And Precaution:

Suminat 50 mg should be used very cautiously in:

Impaired Liver/Renal Function

Coronary Artery Disease

High Cholesterol

Seizure Disorder

Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome

Hypersensitivity

Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Do not take Suminat 50 mg exceeding the dose limit as it may affect you badly.

Keep out of reach of children

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications :

Do not stop Suminat 50 mg abruptly or do not take it in a higher dose than recommended by your physician

## Storage :

Store the Suminat 50 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.