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
What are the symptoms of Suminat 50 overdose?
Taking an overdose of Suminat 50 may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.
Can Suminat 50 be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?
No, Suminat 50 is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.
I have been prescribed Suminat 50. Can I take other migraine medicines, similar to Suminat 50, with it?
Suminat 50 belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. You should not take another triptan along with Suminat 50. Taking two triptans together may trigger a heart attack and may also result in an increase in blood pressure.
How soon should I take Suminat 50 when attack starts?
Once your migraine headache has started, take Suminat 50 as soon as possible. Do not use it to prevent an attack. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
What triggers migraine attacks?
Migraine may be triggered by several factors. Some of the common triggers are caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills. Migraine also gets triggered with changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, drinking alcohol, missing meals, or smoking. Rigorous exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and stress and anxiety may also act as a trigger.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Suminat 50?
Before taking Suminat 50, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.
Can Suminat 50 cause liver damage?
No, Suminat 50 does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Suminat 50.
What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?
If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.
How do I know migraine attack is about to start?
Some people develop aura before getting a migraine attack. It may include visual problems, such as seeing flashing lights, zig-zag patterns or blind spots, numbness, dizziness, or a tingling sensation like pins and needles, or feeling off balance. You may also have difficulty speaking and loss of consciousness, although this is unusual.
When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?
Medicines for prevention of migraine are usually used if you have tried avoiding possible triggers but are still experiencing migraines. You may also be prescribed these medicines if you experience very severe migraine attacks, or if your attacks happen frequently.
Can Suminat 50 increase my Blood Preasure?
Yes, Suminat 50 can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, it is does not occur in everyone. But, you should keep a check on your blood pressure during therapy with Suminat 50.
Does migraine run in families?
Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.
Can I take Suminat 50 with propranolol?
Yes, you can take propranolol and Suminat 50 together. However, since Propranolol may cause an increase in levels of Suminat 50, so you should take 5 mg dose of Suminat 50 and not 10 mg.
Suminat 50 Tablet Reviews
Suminat 50 is used in the treatment of migraines. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse. This medicine helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches.
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
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation (swelling) of blood vessels in the head. Suminat 50 works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels in the head, stops transmission of pain signals to the brain, and blocks the release of chemicals that cause nausea and other migraine symptoms. This relieves the migraine attack.
How to Use Suminat 50 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Suminat 50 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Suminat 50 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Suminat 50 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Suminat 50 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Suminat 50 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Liver
CAUTION
Suminat 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Suminat 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Suminat 50 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Driving
UNSAFE
Suminat 50 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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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