Country of origin - Russia
Pharm-Group - Anti-migraine drugs
Manufacturers - Veropharm/Belgorod branch (Russia)
International name - Sumatriptan
Synonyms - Imigran, Sumig
Dosage forms - film-coated tablets 0.05g, film-coated tablets 0.1g
Composition - Active substance: Sumatriptan.
Indications for use - Migraine (with and without aura): relief of attacks and accompanying symptoms; Horton's syndrome.
Contraindications - Hypersensitivity, basilar or hemiplegic migraine, myocardial infarction, hypertensive crisis, arterial hypertension, angina pectoris, ischemic heart disease (including silent ischemia), variant vasospastic angina, impaired liver and kidney function, epilepsy, pregnancy, breastfeeding, elderly (over 60 years old) and childhood.
Side effect - Feeling of tingling, pressure or heaviness in various parts of the body, facial flushing, dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, increased blood pressure, anginal chest pain, myocardial infarction, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, neck pain, myalgia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, dysphagia, burning in the nose or throat, nosebleeds, eye irritation, blurred vision, pain at the injection site. People with a history of erythema sulfanilamide fixa have an increased risk of developing allergic reactions.
Interaction - It is not recommended to combine with ergotamine drugs.
Overdose - No information.
Special instructions - Before and during treatment, it is necessary to follow a diet, eat regularly, exclude foods containing tyramine, as well as alcoholic beverages, lead a healthy lifestyle, play sports, have any hobby, hobby that creates a positive emotional state and thereby prevents the occurrence of migraine attacks. Due to possible spasm of the coronary arteries, especially in patients with coronary artery disease and elderly patients, the first 2-3 doses should be carried out under medical supervision. Prescribe with caution to vehicle drivers and persons engaged in potentially hazardous activities that require increased attention and reaction speed.
Literature - Encyclopedia of Medicines, 2004.