Taro Sumatriptan Sun

Each prefilled syringe packed in a carton with one disposable auto-injector device contains sumatriptan 6 mg as sumatriptan succinate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: sodium chloride and water for injection.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some adverse effects, notably: it may cause drowsiness or dizziness - use caution when getting up from a lying or sitting position and use caution if driving; it may cause a feeling of discomfort; it may cause nausea and vomiting. Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing adverse effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.

Each prefilled syringe packed in a carton with one disposable auto-injector device contains sumatriptan 6 mg as sumatriptan succinate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: sodium chloride and water for injection.

Do not use sumatriptan if you:

• are allergic to sumatriptan or any ingredient of the medication
• are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (e.g., Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine) or have taken them within the past 2 weeks
• do not have a clear diagnosis of migraine
• have Angina (chest pain), including Prinzmetal's angina (coronary vasospasm)
• have blood vessel disease (e.g., ischemic bowel disease, Raynaud's syndrome, Stroke, transient ischemic attacks [TIAs])
• have certain types of migraine headaches (including hemiplegic, basilar, or ophthalmoplegic migraine)
• have had a Heart Attack
• have heart disease (e.g., heart valve disease, ischemic heart disease, abnormal heart rhythms, congenital heart disease)
• have high blood pressure that is severe or not under control
• have severely reduced liver function
• have taken another 5-hydroxytryptamine agonist (i.e., Naratriptan, Rizatriptan, Zolmitriptan) in the previous 24 hours
• have taken ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medications (such as Dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, or methysergide) in the previous 24 hours

There may be an interaction between sumatriptan and any of the following:

• amphetamines (e.g., Dextroamphetamine, Lisdexamfetamine)
• anti-psychotics (e.g., Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone)
• Bromocriptine
• Buspirone
• Cabergoline
• Cyclobenzaprine
• Dextromethorphan
• ergot-containing medications (e.g., dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, or methysergide), if taken at the same time or within the previous 24 hours
• Linezolid
• lithium
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (M.O.S. e.g., Moclobemide, Rasagiline, Selegiline, tranylcypromine), if taken at the same time or within 14 days of taking sumatriptan
• Meperidine
• Methadone
• methylene blue
• Methylphenidate
• Metoclopramide
• Mirtazapine
• other 5-hydroxytryptamine agonists (e.g., rizatriptan, naratriptan, zolmitriptan), if taken at the same time or within the previous 24 hours
• narcotic pain relievers (e.g., Codeine, Fentanyl, Morphine, Oxycodone)
• nefazodone
• rasagiline
• selegiline
• St. John's wort
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; e.g., citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, Sertraline)
• serotonin antagonists (anti-emetic medications; e.g., Granisetron, Ondansetron)
• serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs; e.g., Desvenlafaxine, Duloxetine, venlafaxine)
• Tapentadol
• Tramadol
• Trazodone
• tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., Amitriptyline, Doxepin, Imipramine, Nortriptyline)
• Tryptophan

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Taro Sumatriptan Sun. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Taro Sumatriptan Sun.

Allergy: If you are allergic to sulphonamides (sulfa medications) you may experience an allergic reaction to sumatriptan. Reactions range from a skin allergy to a serious allergic reaction. If you are allergic to other medications in this class (5-hydroxytryptamine agonists such as rizatriptan and naratriptan) you can also have an allergic reaction to sumatriptan. If you are allergic to any of these medications, you should not take sumatriptan unless advised to do so by your doctor.

Blood pressure: Sumatriptan may cause an increase in blood pressure. If you have severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, do not take sumatriptan.

Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Drowsiness may occur as a result of taking Taro Sumatriptan Sun. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous tasks until you have determined how Taro Sumatriptan Sun affects you.

Heart disease: Taro Sumatriptan Sun may cause narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the heart. This can lead to chest pain, heart attacks, and other heart problems. For this reason, sumatriptan should not be used by people with heart or blood vessel disease. If you have certain risk factors for heart disease (e.g., high blood pressure, High Cholesterol, smoking, Obesity, Diabetes, family history of Coronary Artery Disease, Menopause, men over 40 years of age), tell your doctor. If you experience symptoms of a heart attack (e.g., pain, pressure, tightness, or heaviness in the chest, jaw, neck, or shoulder; sweating; or shortness of breath), get immediate medical attention.

Injection: The injectable form of sumatriptan should never be taken intravenously (into a vein).

Kidney function: The effect of reduced kidney function on how sumatriptan acts in the body has not been evaluated. Sumatriptan is not recommended for use if you have reduced kidney function.

Liver function: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause Taro Sumatriptan Sun to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have liver problems, discuss with your doctor how Taro Sumatriptan Sun may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Taro Sumatriptan Sun, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Your doctor may want to test your liver function regularly with blood tests while you are taking Taro Sumatriptan Sun.

If you experience symptoms of liver problems such as fatigue, feeling unwell, loss of appetite, nausea, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pale stools, abdominal pain or swelling, and itchy skin, contact your doctor immediately.

A lower dose of sumatriptan may be needed for people with reduced liver function. However, sumatriptan is not recommended for use if you have severely reduced liver function.

Medication overuse headaches: As with other pain relief medications, overuse of sumatriptan may lead to medication overuse headaches, or "rebound headaches" where the headache returns as the medication wears off. Avoid taking more of Taro Sumatriptan Sun than is recommended by your doctor. If you experience more frequent headaches, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Seizures: There have been rare reports of seizures experienced by people taking Taro Sumatriptan Sun. Most of these people had a previous history of Epilepsy or medical conditions that increase the risk of seizures. If you have a history of epilepsy or other condition that increases your risk for seizure, discuss with your doctor how Taro Sumatriptan Sun may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Taro Sumatriptan Sun, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Serotonin syndrome: People who use sumatriptan along with serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; e.g., Paroxetine, Citalopram, Fluoxetine), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs; e.g., Venlafaxine), or other medications that act on serotonin, may experience serotonin syndrome. This syndrome is severe and can be life-threatening. If you are taking antidepressants, discuss with your doctor how Taro Sumatriptan Sun may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Taro Sumatriptan Sun, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

If you experience symptoms of serotonin syndrome (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, fast heartbeat, Fever, increased reflexes, nausea, vomiting, Diarrhea) after using sumatriptan, get immediate medical attention.

Stroke and bleeding around the brain: Rarely, Taro Sumatriptan Sun may cause cerebrovascular events such as stroke and bleeding around the brain. If you have had a previous stroke or are at risk for it, talk to your doctor about the use of Taro Sumatriptan Sun. If you experience signs and symptoms of a stroke (e.g., sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion or problems with speech; sudden vision problems in one or both eyes; sudden dizziness or loss of coordination; sudden severe headache, especially if it seems different from your usual headaches), get immediate medical attention.

Pregnancy: Taro Sumatriptan Sun should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Taro Sumatriptan Sun, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: Taro Sumatriptan Sun passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking sumatriptan, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children and adolescents: The safety and effectiveness of Taro Sumatriptan Sun have not been established for adolescents and children under 18 years of age.

Seniors: There is limited experience with the use of sumatriptan by people over 65 years of age. The use of Taro Sumatriptan Sun by seniors is not recommended.

<p> <a href="/drug/ratio-sumatriptan">Sumatriptan</a> belongs to a class of medications known as <i>5-hydroxytryptamine agonists</i> (also called "triptans"). It is used to <b>treat migraine Headaches with or without aura</b> (warning signs that occur prior to the onset of a migraine). The pain of migraine headaches is thought to be caused by dilated blood vessels inside the head. Sumatriptan relieves migraine headaches by constricting these blood vessels.</p><p> Sumatriptan is not recommended for other types of headache or for headache prevention.</p><p> In most people, sumatriptan eliminates or reduces the symptoms of migraine, including headache, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Significant relief of migraine pain is usually experienced by about 10 to 15 minutes after using the injection, 15 minutes after using the nasal spray, and about 30 minutes after taking the oral tablets.</p><p> <b>Taro Sumatriptan Sun may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms.</b> Any specific brand name of Taro Sumatriptan Sun may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of Taro Sumatriptan Sun may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.</p><p> <b>Your doctor may have suggested Taro Sumatriptan Sun for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles.</b> If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are being given Taro Sumatriptan Sun, speak to your doctor. <b>Do not stop using Taro Sumatriptan Sun without consulting your doctor.</b></p><p><b>Do not give Taro Sumatriptan Sun to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do.</b> It can be harmful for people to use Taro Sumatriptan Sun if their doctor has not prescribed it.</p>