Imitrex
Imitrex is a neurology medication containing Sumatriptan, available as 25/50/100mg tablets.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Sumatriptan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25/50/100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Imitrex vary by country.
Details
- Conditions
- Migraine · Cluster headache
- Alternative Name
- Imigran
- Therapeutic Class
- 5-HT1 Receptor Agonist
- Pharmacological Class
- Triptan
- Minor Side Effects
- nausea, dizziness, fatigue
- Moderate Side Effects
- tingling, hot flush, chest tightness
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral use
- Prescription Status
- Available without prescription
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store below 30°C, away from light.
- Drug Interactions
- ergotamine, MAO inhibitors, SSRIs
- Age Restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
What you will receive
Imitrex is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with GSK and do not ship the original Imitrex.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Sumatriptan) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.