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Sumatriptan

 
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    Oral / Rectal / Nasal / Subcut / IV
    Sumatriptan
    Imigran 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Selectively agonises serotonin 5-HT1 receptors, mainly found in cerebral and dural blood vessels.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Second-line therapy for acute migraine.
  • Contraindications
  • Ischaemic heart disease, or high risk of IHD
  • Cerebrovascular disease
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Adverse Effects
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Paraesthesia
  • Weakness
  • Chest tightness
  • Nausea / vomiting
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