Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Sumatriptan
Drug Class
Neuro
Chemical Class
Sulphonamide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N02CC01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Sumatec?
Uses
Sumatriptan is a prescription medicine used to treat acute migraine headache s. Sumatriptan works by narrowing blood vessels around the b...
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
Coronary vasospasm, ischaemic heart disease, uncontrolled, moderate and severe hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, previous cerebrovascular accident, previous myocardial infarction, previous transient ischaemic attack, Prinzmetals angina, severe hepatic impairment
Important Warnings
Predisposition to coronary artery disease, elderly, history of seizures, mild controlled hypertension, pre-existing cardiac disease, risk factors for seizures, renal or hepatic impairment (reduce dose)
Side Effects
Anxietyarthralgiabradycardiadiarrhoeadizzinessdrowsinessdyspneafatigueflushingmyalgianauseasensory disturbancestransient increase in blood pressurevomitingweakness
Drug Interactions
MAOIs
ergotamine
SSR1s
St. Johns Wort.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless the potential benefit outweighs the risk.
Lactation
withhold breast-feeding for 12 hours after treatment.
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 284.06
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 2 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 142.03 per unit
~18% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 2Rs 284.06
ServaidRs 225
DRAPper pack of 2Rs 344.41
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Sumatriptan, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Imigranfdt
50mg
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Imigran
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Rs 512
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Smitri
50mg
Rs 628.72 ceiling
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Matrip
50mg
Rs 752.19 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Matrip
25mg
Rs 504.39 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Reform
50mg
Rs 180.08 ceiling
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Ozgan
50mg
Rs 581.67 ceiling
No DRAP alertsAKSON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Ozgan
100mg
Rs 803.63 ceiling
No DRAP alertsAKSON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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