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Sumatriptan (Imitrex, Imigran,Imigran Recovery ) is a triptan drug including a sulfonamide group which was originally developed by Glaxo for the treatment of migraine headaches.

Approval and availability


Several dosage forms for sumatriptan have been approved, including tablets, solution for injection, and nasal inhalers. Sumatriptan was the first triptan available (in 1991), and, in the United States and most developed countries, is available only by medical prescription. In the United Kingdom, sumatriptan is available over the counter, under the name of Imigran Recovery. It is sold in packs of two 50mg tablets for approximately £7.99. Larger pack sizes, the nasal spray, and the liquid preparation for injection are still only available by prescription.

Mode of action


Sumatriptan is a 5-HT (5-HT1D) agonist. The specific receptor subtype it activates is present in the cranial and basilar arteries. Activation of these receptors causes vasoconstriction of those dilated arteries. Sumatriptan is also shown to decrease the activity of the trigeminal nerve.

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Trinke jetzt mal Kaffee mit Salz, vielleicht hilf es. Will keine Sumatriptan nehmen
Ghost_Photo (Chris) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:20:37 -0000
Trinke jetzt mal Kaffee mit Salz, vielleicht hilf es. Will keine Sumatriptan nehmen
@333AutismNews $20 for 1? Sounds like Maxalt/rizatriptan or Imitrex/sumatriptan.
asdquefty (Daniel) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:19:05 -0000
@333AutismNews $20 for 1? Sounds like Maxalt/rizatriptan or Imitrex/sumatriptan.
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