What is Imigran injection?

What is Imigran injection?

Each Imigran Subject pre-filled cartridge syringe contains a single dose of sumatriptan, which belongs to a group of medicines called triptans (also known as 5-HT1 receptor agonists). Imigran Subject is used to treat migraine headache and a rare condition called cluster headache.

How do you give Imigran injection?

The recommended dose for adults is a single 6 mg (0.5 mL) injection for each cluster attack. The maximum dose in 24 hours is two 6 mg injections with at least one hour between injections. IMIGRAN injection is injected under the skin using an autoinjector which is available separately to the injection.

When should I take sumatriptan injection?

Sumatriptan injection comes as a solution (liquid) to inject subcutaneously (just under your skin). It is usually used at the first sign of a migraine headache. If your symptoms improve after you use sumatriptan but return after 1 hour or longer, you may use a second dose of sumatriptan.

What does Imigran contain?

Each Imigran tablet contains the active ingredient sumatriptan succinate. Imigran tablets also contain lactose, microcrystalline cellulose (460), croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate (572). Imigran tablets 50 mg are coated with Opadry YS-1-1441-G.

What are Imigran tablets used for?

Imigran tablets are indicated for the acute relief of migraine attacks, with or without aura. Imigran should only be used where there is a clear diagnosis of migraine. Imigran is indicated for the acute intermittent treatment of migraine.

What is the side effect of sumatriptan?

Sumatriptan can commonly cause chest/jaw/neck tightness, pain, or pressure that is usually not serious. However, these side effects are like symptoms of a heart attack, which may include chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, or unusual sweating.

How much does Imigran cost?

Imigran 50mg tablets (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd)

Active ingredients	Size	Drug tariff price
Sumatriptan (as Sumatriptan succinate) 50 mg	6	£1.35

Is Imigran prescription only?

As of February 1, patients can buy sumatriptan (Imigran) and zolmatriptan (Zomig) from their pharmacist without a prescription – providing they have “a stable, well-established pattern of symptoms”.

Is sumatriptan narcotic?

Is Sumatriptan a narcotic? Sumatriptan is not a narcotic. It is a type of medication known as a 'triptan'. These are selective serotonin receptor agonists (or 5HT agonists) — painkillers specifically used to relieve migraine attacks.

How does sumatriptan injection work?

Sumatriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It 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.