{"id":23941,"date":"2022-08-12T12:17:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T12:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23941"},"modified":"2022-08-13T08:22:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T08:22:48","slug":"sumatriptan-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/sumatriptan-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Sumatriptan SUN &#8211; Sumatriptan uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>12 mg\/ml&nbsp;solution&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>for injection<br>sumatriptan<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sumatriptan SUN is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in Sumatriptan SUN is sumatriptan.\u00a0It belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a05HT\u00a0<sub>1<\/sub>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0receptor agonists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sumatriptan is used to treat migraine headaches and a rare condition called cluster headaches.&nbsp;The symptoms of&nbsp;migraine&nbsp;may be due to temporary swelling of the blood vessels in the head.&nbsp;Sumatriptan is thought to work by reducing the size of these blood vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sumatriptan contained in Sumatriptan SUN may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Sumatriptan SUN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Sumatriptan SUN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to sumatriptan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have problems with your heart or if you have previously had a heart attack<\/li><li>if you have problems with blood circulation in the arms and legs<\/li><li>if you have had a\u00a0stroke\u00a0or a mini-stroke\u00a0(also called a\u00a0transient\u00a0ischemic attack or\u00a0TIA\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you suffer from severe liver disease<\/li><li>if you have pronounced or uncontrolled high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>together with migraine medicines containing\u00a0ergotamine\u00a0or similar medicines such as\u00a0methysergide or any other triptan or 5\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0HT\u00a0agonist<\/li><li>with\u00a0MAO inhibitors\u00a0(\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0) or if you have taken\u00a0MAO inhibitors\u00a0in the last two weeks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Sumatriptan SUN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you suffer from any of the following medical conditions: heart diseases such as\u00a0heart failure, angina pectoris or coronary\u00a0thrombosis\u00a0(heart attack), high\u00a0blood pressure, liver or kidney disease,\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0or brain disease (especially postmenopausal women and men over 40 should have their heart and blood vessels checked before using this medicine),<\/li><li>if you have any of the risk factors for heart disease such as\u00a0family heart disease;\u00a0diabetes\u00a0mellitus;\u00a0high blood\u00a0cholesterol;\u00a0if you smoke cigarettes regularly or if you are very overweight,<\/li><li>if you are allergic to certain\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0(\u00a0sulfonamides\u00a0);\u00a0people who are allergic to\u00a0sulfonamides\u00a0may experience an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0to sumatriptan.<\/li><li>if you are using certain medicines to treat depression (so-called\u00a0SSRIs\u00a0or\u00a0SNRIs\u00a0) or lithium (a medicine used to treat manic-depressive (bipolar) disorders).\u00a0You may experience serotonin syndrome (including confusion, increased heart rate, tremors, sweating, and muscle twitching).\u00a0Ask your doctor for advice if you notice any of these symptoms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have discussed the above, it may happen that the doctor still advises you to use Sumatriptan SUN and shows you how to give yourself an\u00a0injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other\u00a0migraine\u00a0treatments, using too much of the medication can make your\u00a0migraines\u00a0worse and make them happen more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may only use Sumatriptan SUN when the doctor is sure that you suffer from migraine headaches or cluster headaches.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Sumatriptan SUN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using Sumatriptan SUN, tell the doctor if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you are taking other medications for\u00a0migraine\u00a0that contain\u00a0ergotamine\u00a0or\u00a0derivatives\u00a0of\u00a0ergotamine\u00a0such as\u00a0ergotamine tartrate or methysergide maleate (in which case you should stop taking them at least 24 hours before using Sumatriptan SUN),<\/li><li>you are taking any prescribed medication for the treatment of depression such as\u00a0MAO inhibitors\u00a0or\u00a0SSRIs\u00a0(including\u00a0citalopram,\u00a0fluoxetine, fluvoxamine,\u00a0paroxetine,\u00a0and\u00a0sertraline\u00a0) or if you have taken any\u00a0MAO inhibitor\u00a0in the last two weeks,<\/li><li>you are taking lithium (a medicine used to treat manic-depressive (bipolar) disorders),<\/li><li>you are taking any prescribed medications to help you lose weight or to treat\u00a0epilepsy,<\/li><li>you are taking any natural remedy\/natural medicine that contains\u00a0St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0(\u00a0<em>Hypericum perforatum<\/em>\u00a0).\u00a0Using this together with Sumatriptan SUN may increase the likelihood of side effects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might be using other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby<\/li><li>if you are breastfeeding.\u00a0The doctor may still advise you to take sumatriptan, but breastfeeding should be avoided for 12 hours after a\u00a0dose\u00a0has been taken, and during this time any expressed breast milk should be discarded.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sumatriptan may cause drowsiness.&nbsp;If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sumatriptan SUN contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(23 mg) per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(ie 0.5 ml), i.e. it is almost &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Sumatriptan SUN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sumatriptan SUN is usually injected into the thigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully read the section \u201cHow to use the pre-filled pen\u201d at the end of this leaflet.&nbsp;With the pre-filled pen, a&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Sumatriptan SUN is injected quickly and painlessly just under the skin.&nbsp;Injection&nbsp;one must&nbsp;<strong>NOT<\/strong>&nbsp;be given in any way other than as shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DO&nbsp;<strong>NOT<\/strong>&nbsp;inject Sumatriptan SUN into a blood vessel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do&nbsp;<strong>NOT use<\/strong>&nbsp;Sumatriptan SUN to try to prevent an attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For migraines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a pre-filled pen at the first sign of a migraine attack ( however,\u00a0dose\u00a0one is equally effective regardless of when it is used during an attack).\u00a0If the\u00a0migraine goes\u00a0away after the first\u00a0dose\u00a0but then comes back, you can use another pre-filled pen provided that at least one hour has passed since the first\u00a0injection.\u00a0Do NOT use more than TWO\u00a0injections\u00a0within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the\u00a0migraine\u00a0is not relieved by the\u00a0injection, you can then take your usual painkillers provided they do not contain\u00a0ergotamine\u00a0or its\u00a0derivatives.\u00a0Wait at least six hours after using Sumatriptan SUN before taking any medicines containing\u00a0ergotamine\u00a0or its\u00a0derivatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a\u00a0migraine\u00a0does not stop, do not use the medicine again for the same attack.\u00a0Sumatriptan SUN can be used in the next attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For cluster headaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use ONE pre-filled pen for each cluster attack.\u00a0It should be used at the first sign of a cluster headache (although it is equally effective if used at any time during an attack).\u00a0DO NOT use more than TWO\u00a0injections\u00a0in 24 hours and be sure to leave at least one hour between the two\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents (under 18 years)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sumatriptan&nbsp;injection should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for the elderly (over 65)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is little experience with&nbsp;injecting&nbsp;sumatriptan in people over 65, which is why it is not usually prescribed for this age group.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Sumatriptan SUN&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get sick if you use more than the prescribed\u00a0dose.\u00a0If you take an overdose\u00a0<strong>DO NOT DELAY<\/strong>\u00a0to ask the doctor what to do or contact the nearest emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>(may affect more than 1 in 10 users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>temporary pain at the injection site<\/li><li>stinging\/burning sensation,\u00a0redness, swelling, bruising, and bleeding at the injection site.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>flushing (\u00a0redness\u00a0of the face for a few minutes), dizziness, feelings of weakness, tiredness, and drowsiness<\/li><li>short-term increase in\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0shortly after the medicine is used<\/li><li>nausea or vomiting \u2013 when they are not part of the migraine attack<\/li><li>pain, experiences of unusual feelings, e.g.\u00a0tingling, numbness, heat or cold, heaviness, and pressure or tension.\u00a0These symptoms are usually temporary but they can be intense and can affect any part of the body including the chest and throat.\u00a0If these effects continue or are particularly severe, especially chest or heart pain that spreads to the arms, tell the doctor\u00a0<strong>immediately<\/strong>\u00a0as there have been a few reports of such problems being caused by heart attacks.<\/li><li>shortness of breath<\/li><li>muscle pain (\u00a0myalgia\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>changes in liver function: Tell the doctor if you have a blood test to check liver function and have used Sumatriptan SUN, as it may affect the results.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not known&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>(cannot be calculated from available data)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hypersensitivity reaction, which can vary from skin reactions such as rash,\u00a0and hives\u00a0to anaphylactic reactions such as the collapse<\/li><li>seizures, tremors, muscle contractions, involuntary eye movements<\/li><li>visual disturbances including flickering, double vision, and reduced vision.\u00a0There have been cases where permanent vision defects have occurred.<\/li><li>lowering of\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et which can lead to a feeling of dizziness, especially when standing up<\/li><li>decreased or increased heart rate, palpitations (feeling of fast heart rate), changes in heart rhythm<\/li><li>Raynaud&#8217;s phenomenon, which may appear as pale or bluish skin and\/or pain in the fingers, toes, ears, nose, or jaw when cold or stressed<\/li><li>myocardial infarction<\/li><li>chest pain (angina)<\/li><li>ischemic\u00a0colitis\u00a0with the following symptoms: abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and fever<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>stiff neck<\/li><li>pain in the joints<\/li><li>anxiety, sweating.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get the following\u00a0side effects, contact\u00a0your doctor\u00a0<strong>immediately and\u00a0<\/strong><strong>do not<\/strong>\u00a0use more Sumatriptan SUN unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sudden wheezing, fluttering or tight feeling in the chest, swollen eyelids, face or lips, rash or hives (bumpy skin), which may be signs of an\u00a0allergic reaction<\/li><li>convulsions (usually in people who have previously had\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0)<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the colon, which may appear as pain in the lower left part of the abdomen and\/or bloody diarrhea<\/li><li>Raynaud&#8217;s phenomenon, which may appear as pale or bluish skin and\/or pain in the fingers, toes, ears, nose, or jaw when cold or stressed<\/li><li>chest pain (angina)<\/li><li>myocardial infarction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Sumatriptan SUN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton after the Expiration date.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if you notice any particles in the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is sumatriptan.&nbsp;Each pre-filled pen contains 6 mg of sumatriptan as sumatriptan succinate.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are sodium chloride and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-filled pen containing a clear, colorless to slightly colored\u00a0solution for injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each box contains 1,2, 6 or 12 pre-filled pens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>87 Polaris Avenue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2132 JH Hoofddorp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+31-(0)23-5685501<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+31-(0)23-5685505<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>This medicine is approved in the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Germany<\/td><td>TEMPIL 6 mg\/0.5 ml Injection solution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denmark<\/td><td>Sumatriptan SUN 12 mg\/ml solution for injection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spain<\/td><td>Sumatriptan SUN 6 mg\/0.5 ml soluci\u00f3n injectable EFG<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>France<\/td><td>Sumatriptan SUN 6 mg\/0.5 ml solution injectable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Italy<\/td><td>Sumatriptan SUN 6 mg\/0.5 ml soluzione iniettabile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Netherlands<\/td><td>Sumatriptan SUN 6 mg\/0.5 ml oplossing voor injectionie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Norway<\/td><td>Sumatriptan SUN 12 mg\/ml solution for injection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK<\/td><td>Sumatriptan 6 mg\/0.5 ml solution for&nbsp;injection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweden<\/td><td>Sumatriptan SUN 12 mg\/ml&nbsp;solution&nbsp;for injection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The active substance in Sumatriptan SUN is sumatriptan.\u00a0It belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a05HT\u00a01\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0receptor 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