Dosage form: nasal spray
Drug class:Antimigraine agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 1, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
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Indications and Usage for Sumatriptan Nasal Spray
Sumatriptan nasal spray is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
Limitations of Use:
- Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine headache has been established. If a patient has no response to the first migraine attack treated with Sumatriptan Nasal Spray, reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before Sumatriptan Nasal Spray is administered to treat any subsequent attacks.
- Sumatriptan is not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks.
- Safety and effectiveness of Sumatriptan Nasal Spray have not been established for cluster headache.
Sumatriptan Nasal Spray Dosage and Administration
The recommended adult dose of Sumatriptan Nasal Spray for the acute treatment o...