Zecuity Patch
Generic name:sumatriptan succinate
Dosage form: patch, extended release, electrically controlled
Drug class:Antimigraine agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2022.
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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
- Patient Counseling Information
The Zecuity brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Indications and Usage for Zecuity Patch
ZECUITY is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
Limitations of Use:
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- Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.
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- If a patient has no response to the first migraine attack treated with ZECUITY reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before ZECUITY is administered to treat any subsequent attacks.
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- ZECUITY is not intended for the prevention of migraine attacks.
Zecuity Patch Dosage and Administration
ZECUITY is for transdermal use only and is designed for patient self-administration to the upper arm or thigh (see Figure 1). ZECUITY should not be applied to other areas of the body. ZECUITY should not be cut.
The maximum recommended single dose is one ZECUITY iontophoretic transdermal system (TDS). No more than two ZECUITY TDS should be used in any 24 hour period, and the second ZECUITY TDS should be applied no sooner than 2 hours after activation of the first ZECUITY TDS. There is no evidence of benefit for the use of a second ZECUITY TDS to treat headache recurrence or incomplete headache relief during a migraine attack.
ZECUITY should be applied to dry intact, non-irritated skin on the upper arm or thigh on a site that is relatively hair free and is without scars, tattoos, abrasions, or other skin conditions (i.e., generalized skin irritation or disease including eczema, psoriasis, melanoma, contact dermatitis). ZECUITY should...
