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Composition :

SUMATRIPTAN-50MG

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ORAL

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About Sumagren 50mg Tablet

Sumagren 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin receptor agonist. It is primarily used to treat migraine. It reduces the symptoms of migraine and stops the attack from becoming worse. Migraine is a primary headache disorder. Migraine most often starts at puberty. People most affected by migraine at the aged between 35 and 45 years.  Migraine is supposed to result from the swelling (dilatation) of vessels of blood in the head. It is more common in women. It is caused by the initiation of a process deep in the brain that causes the release of pain-producing inflammatory substances across the head's blood vessels and nerves.

Sumagren 50mg Tablet works by narrowing the blood vessels in the head, stops the spread of pain to the brain, and blocks the release of substances that cause nausea and other migraine symptoms. This relieves the attack of migraine.

Take Sumagren 50mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Sumagren 50mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, peripheral neuropathy (itchy and numbness of hand and feet), and flushing (hotness in the ears, face, trunk, and neck). Most of these side effects of Sumagren 50mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Sumagren 50mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to sumatriptan and any other part of sumatriptan, allergy to any other medicines, and high blood pressure. If you ever had chest pain, heart disease, heart attack, liver disease, and depression, immediately contact your doctor. If you are more than 65 years of age, then inform to doctor because it may cause side effects. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Uses of Sumagren 50mg Tablet

Migraine headaches

Directions for Use

Take Sumagren 50mg Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Sumagren 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin receptor agonist. It is primarily used to treat migraines. Sumagren 50mg Tablet works by narrowing the blood vessels in the head, stops the spread of pain to the brain, and blocks the release of substances that cause nausea and other migraine symptoms. This relieves the attack of migraine.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Sumagren 50mg Tablet
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Regularly brush and floss your teeth.
  • Rinse your mouth with water and baking soda a solution to neutralize acid in the mouth. This makes your food taste as it should.
  • Drink plenty of water or non-caffeinated drinks to prevent dry mouth which may lead to altered taste.
  • Try ginger, peppermint, fruit or green teas, lemonade, ginger ale or fruit juice to help mask unpleasant tastes.
  • Try sucking on sugar-free ice pops or ice cubes to prevent dry mouth.
  • Muscle cramps can be treated with regular exercise or yoga, which includes mild stretching, which helps strengthen the lower body.
  • Warm baths and gentle massage of the affected parts can help relieve cramps.
  • Avoid strenuous activity and take frequent breaks, as rest is critical.
  • Intake of nutritious food can help strengthen body and mind. A trained nutritionist can help design a balanced diet for strengthening muscles.
  • Speak to your doctor if the pain lasts an extended period. Medical help can be practical in finding a cure for cramps.
Managing Medication-Triggered Flushing (Reddening of the skin): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes which are suitable for your activity.
  • Include the diet containing fruits like watermelon, grapes, bananas and green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
  • Avoid moving more and staying in hot sun.
  • Get plenty of fresh air.
  • Take regular sips of a cold drink.
  • Take ginger containing foods like ginger tea and ginger biscuits.
  • Do not take heavy meals at a time, take small and frequent meals.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Sumagren 50mg Tablet if you have an allergy to sumatriptan and any other part of sumatriptan, allergy to any other medicines, and high blood pressure. If you ever had chest pain, heart disease, heart attack, liver disease, high cholesterol level, diabetes, and depression, then immediately contact your doctor. If you are more than 65 years of age, then inform to doctor because it may cause side effects. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding. Do not use Sumagren 50mg Tablet within 24 hours before or after using another migraine medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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SumatriptanErgotamine
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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Have your mealtimes at the same time every day.
  • Avoid extreme temperatures and bright lights.
  • Avoid noisy places and loud music.
  • Avoid chocolates, processed food, cheese, smoking, and alcohol, avoid stress and get enough sleep.

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ANTIMIGRAINE AGENTS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

FAQs

When your migraine headache has begun, take Sumagren 50mg Tablet as soon as possible. Do not use Sumagren 50mg Tablet to avoid an attack. Always take this Sumagren 50mg Tablet just as your doctor has advised you. If you are not sure, check with your pharmacist or doctor.

Yes, Sumagren 50mg Tablet can lead to an increase in blood pressure. However, it does not happen to everyone. However, you should monitor your blood pressure continuously during treatment with Sumagren 50mg Tablet.

If you have regular or daily headaches because of the frequent use of headache medicines, it is suggestive of Sumagren 50mg Tablet overuse headache. It would be best if you asked your doctor who may stop the Sumagren 50mg Tablet for some time.

Sumagren 50mg Tablet belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. It would be best if you did not take another triptan along with Sumagren 50mg Tablet. Taking two triptans collectively may cause a heart attack and may also lead to high blood pressure. Do not use Sumagren 50mg Tablet within 24 hours before or after using another migraine medicines.

Migraine headaches may run in families. It happens more often in women than in men. It has been seen that some women, but not all, have little migraine headache when they are pregnant.

Few people develop feeling before getting an attack by a migraine. It may include visual problems like seeing blinking lights, blind spots or zig-zag patterns, dizziness, numbness, or an itching sensation like needles and pins and. You may also have problems in speaking and loss of consciousness, even though this is uncommon.

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  • NAPROXEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • DULOXETINE
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • RIZATRIPTAN
  • ZOLMITRIPTAN

Special Advise

  • Inform your doctor if your migraine happens more often after starting the medicines.
  • Inform your doctor if you have pain in the stomach, bloody diarrhoea, headache, or falling high blood pressure.
  • Talk to your doctor if you have a history of stroke or heart disease.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Migraine is a primary headache disorder. Migraine most often starts at puberty. People affected by migraine aged between 35 and 45 years. Migraines are supposed to result from the swelling (dilatation) of vessels of blood in the head. It is more common in women. It is caused by the initiation of a process deep in the brain that causes the release of pain-producing inflammatory substances across the head's blood vessels and nerves. Migraine is chronic, often life-long, and described by frequent attacks. Attacks typically include headache, which is severe or moderate strength, one-sided with the duration of hours to 2-3 days, and nausea (the most characteristic related feature). It attacks between once a week and once a year. In children, attacks be likely to be of smaller duration, and stomach symptoms are more important.

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