Common
uses
This medicine is a cerebral
vasoconstrictor used to relieve migraine headache attacks as they occur. It
will not prevent or reduce the number of attacks you experience.
Kit
Chemical Name: SUMATRIPTAN (SOO-ma-trip-tan)
Before
using
Some medicines or medical
conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of
all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE
THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
ergot alkaloids. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you
have a history of chest pain, heart conditions, arrhythmias, high blood
pressure, or stroke. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Directions
Use this medicine exactly as
directed by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE COMES WITH A PATIENT INFORMATION
LEAFLET. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions
that you may have about this medicine before you need to use it for a migraine
headache. This medicine relieves migraine pain at any time during an attack. IT
IS BEST TO INJECT A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE as soon as you notice symptoms of a
migraine attack. Be sure to inject each dose just below the skin. Do not use a
second dose for the same migraine. If your migraine symptoms come back, a
second dose may be used. DO NOT USE MORE THAN 2 doses in 24 hours. Allow at
least 1 hour between doses. STORE THIS MEDICINE in the case provided at room
temperature. IF YOUR MEDICINE EXPIRES (the expiration date is printed on the
treatment pack), throw it away as instructed. Do not throw away the
auto-injector.
Cautions
THIS MEDICINE IS NOT INTENDED
to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks that you experience. IF YOU
HAVE A HEADACHE THAT IS DIFFERENT than your usual migraine attacks, check with
your doctor before using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING THIS MEDICINE,
give your doctor and pharmacist a list of all prescription and non-prescription
medicines that you are using to treat and prevent migraine attacks. DO NOT USE
ERGOT-CONTAINING MEDICINES within 24 hours of using this medicine. If you have
questions about which medicines contain ergot, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE ALSO TELL YOUR DOCTOR if you have chest pains, heart
disease, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, or diabetes. Also tell your doctor if you smoke, if you have had a
heart attack, if you have liver or kidney disease, are post-menopausal, or have
had any seizures. Keep your doctor informed if you develop any of these
conditions while you are taking this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE
DIZZINESS. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may
lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines can
cause dizziness. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS
MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while
you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss
the risks to your baby.
Possible
side effects
A SIDE EFFECT, that may go
away during treatment, is pain or redness at the injection site. If it is
continuous or bothersome, check with your doctor. ALSO CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR
BEFORE USING ADDITIONAL DOSES if you experience pain or tightness in the jaw,
neck or chest; tingling; heat sensations; flushing; heaviness or pressure;
drowsiness; or dizziness. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT USE ANY
MORE OF THIS MEDICINE if you experience shortness of breath; wheezing; swelling
of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a skin rash or hives. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug
interactions
Drug interactions can result
in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug
interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other.
If
you take too much
If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include tremor, chest pain, slowed breathing, and
seizures.
Additional
information
If this medicine does not stop
or decrease the severity of your migraine attack or if your symptoms become
worse, check with your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions.
KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING THIS
MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs
out.
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