Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Sumatriptan
Chemical Class
Sulphonamide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N02CC01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Sulphonamide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antimigraine and Serotonin 5HT1D Receptor Agonist pharmacological group
Sumatriptan (Succinate) is the derivative of Sumatriptan. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sulphonamide. It belongs to 5HT-1 agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antimigraine and Serotonin 5HT1D Receptor Agonist pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Sumatriptan is 413.50.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
50 mg — 8 hourly
Should be given as early as possible after the onset of a migraine headache. If a patient does not respond to the first dose, a second dose should not be taken for the same attack.
Safety Alerts
You should not use sumatriptan succinate if you are allergic to it or any of the inactive ingredients, or if you have ever had: heart problems, or a stroke (including "mini-stroke")
coronary artery disease , angina (chest pain), blood circulation problems, lack of blood supply to the heart
circulation problems affecting your legs, arms, stomach, intestines, or kidneys
a heart disorder called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
uncontrolled high blood pressure
Important Warnings
You should not use sumatriptan succinate if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure , heart problems, certain heart rhythm disorders, a history of heart attack or stroke, or circulation problems that cause a lack of blood supply within the body
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid , linezolid , methylene blue injection, phenelzine , rasagiline , selegiline , or tranylcypromine
Also tell your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor)
Sumatriptan succinate will only treat a headache that has already begun
It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks
Do not use Sumatriptan succinate within 24 hours before or after using any other migraine headache medicine
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sumatriptanwhich give rise to further complications include TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiasBradycardiaAV-blockNystagmusSeizuresAnginaVentricular tachycardiaVentricular fibrillationSinus bradycardiaAtrial fibrillationIschemic colitisSyncopeHypertensive crises
Drug Interactions
Using sumatriptan succinate while you are using certain other medicines can cause high levels of serotonin to build up in your body
a condition called "serotonin syndrome
" which can be fatal. Tell your doctor if you also use: medicine to treat depression or a psychiatric disorder
medicine for Parkinson's disease
medicine for serious infections
herbal products
stimulant medicine
opioid medicine
Storage
Tab, Inj, Nsal Spray Store at room temperature, Below 30°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 716.56
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 6 · approved 29 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 6Rs 716.56
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