SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe (injection)

Generic name: sumatriptan (injection) [ SOO-ma-TRIP-tan ]
Brand names: Imitrex, Imitrex Statdose, SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe, Sumavel DosePro, Zembrace SymTouch
Drug class:Antimigraine agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 12, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe?

SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.

SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches in adults. SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe will only treat a headache. SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe Succinate Syringe will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe should not be used to treat a common tension headache, or a headache that causes loss of movement on one side of your body. Use this medicine only if your condition has been confirmed by a doctor as migraine headaches.

SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe if you have ever had heart disease, coronary artery disease, blood circulation problems, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, uncontrolle...