SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Imitrex

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Imitrex

Imitrex has 37 Side Effects total
14 are Life Threatening
5 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Imitrex

Imitrex is also known by the generic name Sumatriptan Succinate

USES:
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches, pain and other symptoms of migraines, including sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a headache.

Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain.

Imitrex has 14 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Chest Tightness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Coronary Artery Spasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Poor Vision - Vision Loss is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Stiff Neck - Neck Stiffness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Ventricular Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex

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Imitrex has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex

Irritation of the Inside of the Nose - Nasal Passage Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex

Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex

Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex

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Imitrex has 23 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Imitrex.

Imitrex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Angina is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Cerebral Ischemia - Lack of Blood Supply to the Brain is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Hemiplegic Migraine - Migraine Headache with Temporary Paralysis of One Side is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Ischemic Bowel Disease - Insufficiency of the Vascular System of the Intestine is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Peripheral Vascular Disease is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Prinzmetal Angina - Type of Angina Where Chest Pain Occurs at Rest is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Transient Cerebral Ischemia - Transient Ischemic Attack is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Relative Contraindications

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Tachyarrhythmia - Fast Heartbeat is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Imitrex has 21 related brands and strengths:

Alsuma 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Sub-Q Pen Injector

Imitrex 100 Mg Tab

Imitrex 25 Mg Tab

Imitrex 50 Mg Tab

Imitrex 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Sub-Q

Imitrex Statdose Kit Refill 4 Mg/0.5 Ml Subq Kit, Refill

Imitrex Statdose Kit Refill 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Subq Kit, Refill

Imitrex Statdose Pen 4 Mg/0.5 Ml Subq Kit

Imitrex Statdose Pen 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Subq Kit

Sumatriptan 100 Mg Tab

Sumatriptan 25 Mg Tab

Sumatriptan 4 Mg/0.5 Ml Subq Kit, Refill

Sumatriptan 4 Mg/0.5 Ml Subq Pen Kit

Sumatriptan 50 Mg Tab

Sumatriptan 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Sub-Q

Sumatriptan 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Sub-Q Needle-Free Injector

Sumatriptan 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Sub-Q Pen Injector

Sumatriptan 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Sub-Q Syringe

Sumatriptan 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Subq Kit, Refill

Sumatriptan 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Subq Pen Kit

Sumavel Dosepro 6 Mg/0.5 Ml Sub-Q Needle-Free Injector

Imitrex - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.