Does sumatriptan come in a nasal spray?
Sumatriptan comes as a spray (Imitrex, Tosymra) to inhale through the nose. It also comes as a powder (Onzetra Xsail) to inhale through the nose with a breath-powered delivery device.
How long does sumatriptan nasal spray take to work?
Imitrex tablets typically start to work within 30 minutes, while the nasal spray can start to work in about 15 minutes. Both forms can take up to 2 hours to have their full effect. The Imitrex injection can start working within 5 to 10 minutes.
Can you take 2 sumatriptan in one day?
Adults—25, 50, or 100 milligrams (mg) as a single dose. If you get some relief, or if the migraine comes back after being relieved, another dose may be taken 2 hours after the last dose. Do not take more than 200 mg in any 24-hour period.
How much sumatriptan can I take in 24 hours?
Do not have more than 2 injections, or 2 doses of nasal spray, or more than 300mg of tablets in 24 hours. Do not take more than the prescribed amount in any 24-hour period. The maximum amount is 300mg of tablets, 12mg as injections or 40mg as a nasal spray. Taking too much sumatriptan may make you very ill.
Which nasal spray is best for migraine?
Zolmitriptan nasal spray is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headaches (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes are accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea and sensitivity to sound and light). Zolmitriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists.
Can you mix Flonase and sumatriptan?
No interactions were found between Flonase and sumatriptan. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Does sumatriptan nasal spray make you sleepy?
Some people feel dizzy or drowsy during or after a migraine, or using sumatriptan to relieve a migraine. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Can I take painkillers with sumatriptan?
Sumatriptan with painkillers If your first dose of sumatriptan doesn’t work to relieve your migraine, it’s fine to take a painkiller containing aspirin, paracetamol, or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen.
Why is sumatriptan restricted?
Sumatriptan is not suitable for people with certain cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, Prinzmetal’s angina, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), uncontrolled high blood pressure, or peripheral vascular disease.
How often to take sumatriptan?
If you feel much better after a dose of sumatriptan, but your headache comes back or gets worse after a while, you may use one additional dose of sumatriptan at least 1 hour (Tosymra™) or 2 hours (Imitrex® or Onzetra™) after the first dose. Do not use more than 3 doses in any 24-hour period.
How to dose sumatriptan?
Sumatriptan is usually given by injection for cluster headache, as it provides pain relief in about 5-15 minutes in most people. You will be shown how to use the injection. You should use it as soon as a headache occurs. The adult dose is one 6 mg injection for each headache.
What is sumatriptan prescribed for?
Sumatriptan is a group of medication that is used in treating migraines. It helps to get relief from a headache, pain, and other symptoms of migraines such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound.
How does sumatriptan help migraines?
Sumatriptan relieves migraines by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain which cause the muscles surrounding the blood vessels in the brain to contract and narrow the blood vessels. At the same time, it also reduces transmission of pain signals by nerves to the brain.