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Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6's
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Sumatriptan
- Manufactured by : Shrooq Pharmaceutical Ltd
- Drug Strength : 25 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 6s
- Product SKU : pg_21909_30354
Sumtan tablet contains Sumatriptan | belongs to 5HT1-agonist
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How it works
Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6’s 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 Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6’s
- Chest pain severe
- Drowsiness severe
- Dizziness severe
- Shortness of breath severe
- Feeling of warmth or heat severe
- Irregular heartbeat severe
- Itching severe
- Numbness severe
- Dry mouth
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Unusual tiredness and weakness
Uses of Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Migraine Headache
Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6’s is used to relieve symptoms of a migraine headache.
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Cluster headache
Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6’s is used to relieve symptoms of a cluster headache.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is about 10 minutes after a subcutaneous administration and 30 minutes after an oral administration.
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Duration of Effect
The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
When not to use?
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Allergy
medicine
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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.
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Uncontrolled hypertension
vThis 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.
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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.
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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.
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Severe liver impairment
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.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
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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.
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Liver diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of liver diseases. Appropriate dose adjustments should be made based on the clinical condition of the patient to avoid serious side effects.
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Seizure disorder
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of seizure disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the seizures.
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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.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
If a dose of Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6’s is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Fluvoxamine severe
- Ondansetron severe
- Almotriptan moderate
- Nefazodone moderate
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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.
General Instructions
Take Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6’s exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Sumatriptan [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601116.html [cited 14/7/2020]. 2020
How to use Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6’s
Administered by SC. It should not be given by other routes of administration.
Stability: Store at 20°C-25°C; excursions permitted between 15°C-30°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
UNLICENSED USE
Children: Child not responding to initial dose should not take sec dose for same attack.
Treatment of acute migraine: ORAL: 6-10 yr, 25 mg as a single dose, repeated once after at least 2 hr if migraine recurs; 10-12 yr, 50 mg as a single dose, repeated once after at least 2 hr if migraine recurs; 12-18 yr 50-100 mg as a single dose, repeated once after at least 2 hr if migraine recurs. INJECTION: SC: 10-18 yr, 6 mg as a single dose, repeated once after at least 1 hr if migraine recurs, max 12 mg in 24 hr. INTRANASALLY: 12-18 yr, 10-20 mg as a single dose, repeated once after at least 2 hr if migraine recurs, max 40 mg in 24 hr.
Treatment of acute cluster headache: INJECTION: SC: 10-18 yr, 6 mg as a single dose, repeated once after at least 1 hr if headache recurs, max 12 mg in 24 hr. INTRANASALLY: 12-18 yr, 10-20 mg as a single dose, repeated once after at least 2 hr if headache recurs, max 40 mg in 24 hr
what are the adverse effects of Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6’s?
Tingling, dizziness, drowsiness, increase in BP, flushing, GI upset, sensation of heaviness, pressure or heat, pain, weakness. If angina-like symptoms (transient chest pain or throat symptoms) occur, withdraw and investigate immediately.
What happens if I miss a dose of Sumtan tablet 25 mg 6’s?
Adults: ORAL: Migraine, cluster headache: 25 mg (taken with fluids); Max recommended dose is 100 mg. If a satisfactory response has not been obtained at 2 hr a 2nd dose of up to 100 mg may be given. Efficacy of this 2nd dose has not been examined. If a headache returns, additional dose may be taken at intervals of at least 2 hr up to daily max of 300 mg. There is no evidence that an initial dose of 100 mg provides substantially greater relief than 25 mg. Elderly: Due to increased risk of CAD, decreased hepatic function & more pronounced blood pressure increases, use of the tablet dosage form is not recommended. Children: Not recommended.
Adults: INJECTION: SC: Cluster headache or migraine: Using auto-injector, 6 mg; dose may be repeated once after at least 1 hr if headache recurs; max 12 mg in 24 hr.
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