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IMIGRAN 6mg Injection 1s

Sumatriptan:6mg | Acute migraine attack

Manufactured / Marketed By : GSK Product Form : InjectionPack Size : 1sIngredients : Sumatriptan:6mgGeneric Category : Acute migraine attack

How it works

IMIGRAN 6mg Injection 1s works by narrowing blood vessels in the head, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain, and blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for IMIGRAN 6mg Injection 1s

  • Chest pain
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Feeling of warmth or heat
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Itching
  • Numbness
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness

Uses of IMIGRAN 6mg Injection 1s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Migraine Headache

    This medicine is used to relieve symptoms of a migraine headache (occur in one side of the head), It may occur with symptoms like sensitivity to light, sound, nausea, and vomiting, etc.

  • Cluster headache

    This medicine is used to relieve symptoms of a cluster headache (severe painful headache).

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 10 minutes of a subcutaneous administration of the dose.

  • Duration of Effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesired side effects such as diarrhea, diaper rash, etc. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to IMIGRAN 6mg Injection 1s or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

  • Cardiovascular Disease

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Uncontrolled hypertension

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of uncontrolled hypertension due to the increased risk of very high blood pressure and hypertensive crisis.

  • Peripheral vascular diseases

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of peripheral vascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Severe liver disease

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) due to the increased risk of a life-threatening condition called Serotonin Syndrome. A time gap of at least 14 days should be maintained between stopping therapy with MAOIs and starting therapy with this medicine.

  • Hemiplegic or Basilar Migraine

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with hemiplegic or basilar migraine, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General Warnings
  • High cholesterol

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of high cholesterol levels due to the increased risk of cardiovascular side effects.

  • Seizure disorder

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of seizures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Wolff-parkinson white syndrome

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or arrhythmias due to the increased risk of life-threatening disturbances of the cardiac rhythm.

  • Use in children

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

  • Driving or operating machinery

    This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

  • Overdose

    Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Fluvoxamine severe
  • Ondansetron severe
  • Sertraline severe
  • Oxycodone moderate
  • Almotriptan moderate
  • Nefazodone moderate
  • Naratriptan severe
  • Tapentadol severe
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of coronary heart diseases due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening reactions.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of seizures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Other details

  • Usage does not depend on food timings
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver IMIGRAN 6mg Injection 1s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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