Sumatriptan
Triptan · Migraine
Drug Overview
- Active Ingredient
- Sumatriptan Succinate
- Brand Name
- Imitrex
- Drug Class
- Triptan
- Therapeutic Indication
- Migraine
- Treats
- Migraine & Headaches
- Available Dosages
- 25mg, 50mg, 100mg tablets
- Mechanism of Action
- 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist
- Pregnancy Category
- Category C
- Generic Available
- Yes
Warning & Precautions
Contraindicated in patients with coronary artery disease, stroke, or uncontrolled hypertension.
Clinical Identifiers
- RxNorm (RxCUI)
- 37418
- NDC (National Drug Code)
- 50090-7436-0