Imigran
Sumatriptan
Ingredients & Drug Type
Imigran is listed as Neurology containing Sumatriptan. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Sumatriptan
- Therapeutic class
- Neurology
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 50mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 50–100mg عند بداية النوبة
- Max daily
- 300mg
- Frequency
- حسب وصفة الطبيب
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: حسب وصفة الطبيب.
- Route: oral.
- Do not exceed: 300mg.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: التزم بالجرعات بدقة
Medical Overview
Imigran is listed as Neurology containing Sumatriptan. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Imigran (sumatriptan) — the original designed-for-migraine triptan: aborts attacks at the mechanism, not just the pain. Rules of success: take EARLY at pain onset (not aura, not peak), max 2 doses/day, and ≤9-10 treatment-days/month (medication-overuse headache lurks). Cardiac territory is the hard wall: ischemic disease and uncontrolled hypertension forbid it; the “triptan sensation” (chest/throat pressure) is typically benign but merits first-dose review.
Uses / Indications
- Acute migraine headache
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- «إحساس التريبتان» المميز: ضيق أو ثقل عابر بالصدر والحلق والفك مع وخز وحرارة (دقائق ويزول — مزعج أول مرة
- مألوف بعدها
- يُميَّز عن ألم قلبي حقيقي بتقييم أول وصفة)
- دوخة ونعاس
- وتنميل. بخاخه: طعم مر.
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- Coronary artery disease
- stroke
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- قاعدتان تصنعان نجاحه: (1) **باكراً** — قرصك في أول ربع ساعة من الألم لا بعد ساعتين من المعاناة
- (2) **لا تفرط** — استخدامه فوق 9–10 أيام شهرياً يولّد صداعاً ارتدادياً دوائياً يقلب الحل مشكلة: شقيقة فوق 4 نوبات شهرياً تستحق خطة وقائية لا تريبتانات أكثر. سجّل نوباتك ومحرضاتها (نوم
- صيام
- أطعمة). ضيق صدر شديد مستمر بعده = طوارئ. احجز عصبية عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- مع أدوية الشقيقة القابضة الأخرى (إرغوتامين): فاصل 24 ساعة — لا جمع. مع SSRIs (زولوفت وأخواته): متلازمة سيروتونين النظرية (تُراقب — الجمع شائع عملياً بحذر واعٍ). مثبطات MAO ترفعه (ممنوعة).
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Imigran?
Imigran contains Sumatriptan and is categorized as Neurology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Imigran?
Catalog dosing information includes: 50–100mg عند بداية النوبة. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Imigran?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Imigran be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.