Imitrex (Sumatriptan)

Imitrex is known by its active ingredient as Sumatriptan and offered in different countries under such brand titles as Formigran, Sumax or Imigra – belongs to a class of cerebral vasoconstrictors. These medications are commonly applied for curing the symptoms of severe migraine attacks. Due to the active component Sumatriptan Imitrex drugs are applied as all “triptans”. This drug can only relieve migraines and won’t manage to treat them completely.

Purposes of applying Imitrex

Imitrex is the trademark name of medical preparation Sumatriptan being a migraine headache therapy. The medicationwas a breakthrough migraine medicine as introduced in 1991, and it’s still one of most common medical preparationsapplied for headache therapy. It cures the signs of migraines, but it never cures or averts the harsh headaches from occurring.

You should not confuse common headaches with migraine attacks. Imitrex can be your medication of choice for relieving migraine only if it is followed by such symptoms as:

• Ache spreading on one side of a head;
• Hypersensitivity to sounds and light;
• Pulsating pain during headache;
• Vision changes – unusual and unexpected;
• Vomiting or severe nausea.

Imitrex use is also advised when a person suffers from migraines with auras. Aura stands for a sign of an upcoming migraine attack and it can be recognized due to such symptoms as speech or vision changes (“tunnel vision”) along with tingling and numbness. Some foods and situations can serve as migraine “triggers” and they should be avoided.

FDA confirmed Imitrex uses for relieving migraines with or without aura. So you can use Imitrex for treating both types of migraines attacks. Imitrex’ mechanism of action that helps to narrow vessels in the brain during migraines, makes headache and other symptoms fade away and eventually disappear.

Dosage rules for Imitrex

A doctor may assign Imitrex for relieving migraines in two forms – as a nasal spray or as orally taken pills. Imitrex nasal spray may cost more than oral pills but it also starts to work quicker. When you choose to use Imitrex as oral pills, a migraine attack may fade away in 30 minutes after the intake. This period of time is enough for one Imitrex pill to diminish headache by narrowing vessels in a brain.

Commonly it is enough to apply 100mg of orally taken Imitrex on occasion for migraine. Dosage adjustments of Imitrex should be provided only by a licensed therapist.

Precautions to the use of Imitrex

The application of Imitrex is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the medical preparation, basilar, hemiplegic forms of migraine & stroke, coronary heart disorder, occlusive peripheral vascular disorder, uncontrolled hypertension & marked abnormal liver or renal function.

Also Imitrex use is contraindicated in pregnancy & lactation, at the age of 18 years, and above 65 years. Imitrex is assigned with caution in controlled hypertension, epilepsy & hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.

Side consequences from using Imitrex pills are not numerous:

• Bradycardia;
• Coronary artery spasm;
• Blood pressure;
• Tachycardia;
• Cardiac arrhythmias;
• Myocardial infarction;
• Raynaud’s syndrome (cardiovascular system);
• Nausea;
• Abdominal discomfort;
• Seizures.

How may you benefit from using Imitrex?

Imitrex cures migraine headaches better comparing to triptans – the fact proven during the clinical trials held by the FDA in 2011.Sumatriptan stands for the greatchoice for migraine relief, but you mightwantone more medical preparation to prevent headaches.

Upsides of using Imitrex medication

Imitrex is released in few forms. Ask the healthcare supervisor what to prefer- pills, nasal spray, patch, or injection;

• Imitrex is released in a generic form, so it might be pretty cheap;
• The nasal spray & injectable forms work very quickly;
• A combination of forms might be applied if signs don’t improve;
• It’s generally not dangerous to apply in a case you’re expecting a baby;
• Imitrex can be used occasionally, there is no need in using it on a daily basis;
• Imitrex tablets stand for the best solution for migraine relief offered by contemporary medications:
• No more than 30 minutes are required for Imitrex to act;
• Imitrex drug is offered in tow forms – nasal spray and oral pills;
• Imitrex side effects are fewer and not frequent.