Sumatan
Sumatan Products are primarily used for
Acute migraine headache
About Sumatan Products
Uses of Sumatan Products
Sumatriptan is used in Acute migraine headache. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse.
Sumatan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Sumatan are Vomiting, Nausea, Burning sensation, General discomfort, Itching, Urticaria, Rash, Inflammation of vein, Dry lips, Skin peeling, Dry skin.
How Sumatan Products work
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation (swelling) of blood vessels in the head. Sumatriptan works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels in the head, stops transmission of pain signals to the brain, and blocks the release of chemicals that cause nausea and other migraine symptoms. This relieves the migraine attack.
Patient Concerns about Sumatan Products
Frequently asked questions about Sumatan Products
Frequently asked questions about Sumatriptan
Q. What are the symptoms of Sumatan 25mg Tablet overdose?
Taking an overdose of Sumatan 25mg Tablet may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.
Q. How soon should I take Sumatan 25mg Tablet when attack starts?
Once your migraine headache has started, take Sumatan 25mg Tablet as soon as possible. Do not use it to prevent an attack. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Q. Can Sumatan 25mg Tablet be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?
No, Sumatan 25mg Tablet is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Sumatan 25mg Tablet?
Before taking Sumatan 25mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.
Q. Can Sumatan 25mg Tablet increase my Blood Preasure?
Yes, Sumatan 25mg Tablet can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, it is does not occur in everyone. But, you should keep a check on your blood pressure during therapy with Sumatan 25mg Tablet.
Q. What triggers migraine attacks?
Migraine may be triggered by several factors. Some of the common triggers are caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills. Migraine also gets triggered with changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, drinking alcohol, missing meals, or smoking. Rigorous exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and stress and anxiety may also act as a trigger.
Q. What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?
If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.
Q. I have been prescribed Sumatan 25mg Tablet. Can I take other migraine medicines, similar to Sumatan 25mg Tablet, with it?
Sumatan 25mg Tablet belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. You should not take another triptan along with Sumatan 25mg Tablet. Taking two triptans together may trigger a heart attack and may also result in an increase in blood pressure.
Q. Does migraine run in families?
Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.
Q. How do I know migraine attack is about to start?
Some people develop aura before getting a migraine attack. It may include visual problems, such as seeing flashing lights, zig-zag patterns or blind spots, numbness, dizziness, or a tingling sensation like pins and needles, or feeling off balance. You may also have difficulty speaking and loss of consciousness, although this is unusual.
Q. Can I take Sumatan 25mg Tablet with propranolol?
Yes, you can take propranolol and Sumatan 25mg Tablet together. However, since Propranolol may cause an increase in levels of Sumatan 25mg Tablet, so you should take 5 mg dose of Sumatan 25mg Tablet and not 10 mg.
Q. When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?
Medicines for prevention of migraine are usually used if you have tried avoiding possible triggers but are still experiencing migraines. You may also be prescribed these medicines if you experience very severe migraine attacks, or if your attacks happen frequently.
Q. Can Sumatan 25mg Tablet cause liver damage?
No, Sumatan 25mg Tablet does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Sumatan 25mg Tablet.
Products for Sumatan
Sumatan 25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹364
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Sumatan 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹950
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Sumatan 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹564
Not Available