Sumigran may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Sumigran may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sumigran is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Sumigran may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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There is limited information available on the use of Sumigran in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Sumigran should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sumigran may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sumigran is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Sumigran 50mg Tablet
Introduction
Sumigran is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse. This medicine helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches.
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Uses of Sumigran
Migraine
Side effects of Sumigran
Common
Dizziness
Weakness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Drowsiness
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
How to use Sumigran
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sumigran may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Sumigran works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation (swelling) of blood vessels in the head. Sumigran works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels in the head, stops transmission of pain signals to the brain, and blocks the release of ... Show more
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Sumigran for treatment of migraine headaches.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.
Brief Description
Indication
Migraine, Cluster headache
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Migraine
Adult: >18 yr: 50-100 mg repeated at 2-hr intervals if migraine recurs. Max: 200 mg/24 hr.
Mild to moderate hepatic impairment: Max ... Show more
Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Not to be used prophylactically and in patients with basilar or hemiplegic or ophthalmoplegic migraine. History of MI or stroke, severe hepatic impair ... Show more
Mode of Action
Sumatriptan is a selective serotonin agonist that acts at 5-HT1 receptors. It causes vasoconstriction of cranial arteries and/or inhibition of neuroge ... Show more
Precaution
Conditions predisposing to seizures, presence of coronary risk factors, cardiac arrhythmias, renal or hepatic impairment, elderly, pregnancy, lactatio ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Injection site reaction (<86%),Paresthesia (5-14%),Dizziness (12%),Warm/hot sensation (11%)
1-10%
Chest discomfort/pressure/tightness (2-5%) ... Show more
Interaction
Concurrent use increased risk of vasospastic reaction with ergotamine and related compounds.
Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of serotonin syndrom ... Show more
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