Suminat 50 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Sumatriptan (50mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Tryptamine Derivatives |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
Action Class | Triptans (5HT 1B/1D Agonist) |
User Rating | 5.0 |
User Reviews | 618 |
FAQ
Suminat 50 Tablet Reviews
Suminat 50 may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.
Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hands), and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk). However, these are usually temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you.
It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed, therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart problems, as the use of Suminat 50 is contraindicated in some heart diseases. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor and stop this medicine if you develop severe chest or stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or significantly high blood pressure, after taking this medicine.
How Suminat 50 Tablet Works
How to Use Suminat 50 Tablet
Benefits of Suminat 50 Tablet
- In Acute migraine headache: Suminat 50 helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that trigger migraines. It is a very effective medicine for treating migraine attacks. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.
Uses of Suminat 50 Tablet
- Acute migraine headache
Suminat 50 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:Have your meals at the same time everydayAvoid bright lights and extreme temperaturesAvoid loud music and noisy placesAvoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smokingGet enough sleep and avoid stress
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
- You have been prescribed Suminat 50 for treatment of migraine headaches.
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
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