Sumalgia Tab is a combination of two drugs, namely: Sumatriptan and Naproxen. Sumalgia Tab is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. Sumatriptan is a serotonin receptor agonist that acts on the serotonin (5-HT) receptors located in the brain, which causes the narrowing of the brain's blood vessels, thereby affecting the blood flow patterns with a headache. Naproxen is a pain killer which works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make other chemical prostaglandins. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser prostaglandins are produced, thereby reducing pain in migraine.

FAQs

How does Sumalgia Tab work?

Sumalgia Tab contains Sumatriptan and Naproxen. Sumatriptan acts on the serotonin (5-HT) receptors located in the brain; this causes the narrowing of the blood vessels in the brain and also affects the blood flow patterns associated with headaches. Naproxen works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain.

How to cope with dry mouth?

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Sumalgia Tab. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help stimulate saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

Is Sumalgia Tab used to prevent migraine attacks?

Sumalgia Tab treats a headache that has already begun but does not prevent or reduce the attacks. Sumalgia Tab should not be used to treat cluster headache or other types of headache, which may cause loss of movement on one side of the body.

Can I take pain killers along with Sumalgia Tab?

Sumalgia Tab contains Naproxen, an NSAID. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking any pain killer medicines, fever-reducing medicines, medicines for cold or sleeping problems along with Sumalgia Tab as they may also contain NSAID.

Can I take antihypertensives with Sumalgia Tab?

Talk to your doctor before taking Sumalgia Tab with anti-hypertensive medicines as they may cause impaired response when taken with painkiller. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Sumalgia Tab if you have high blood pressure. Sumalgia Tab should not be taken if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure.

I have stomach ulcers. Can I take Sumalgia Tab?

Sumalgia Tab contains painkiller, which might increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects such as ulceration, bleeding, and perforation of intestines or stomach. Therefore, consult your doctor if you have stomach ulcers.