Imitrex

Imitrex generic is a medicament which comes under the category of selective serotonin receptor agonists. This medicament helps the patients to cut down the symptoms of Migraine.

How does Drug Work?

Migraine headaches are supposed to be the outcome from the dilatation of blood vessels in         the brain. Imitrex Generic ease/reduce the awful attacks of migraine by stimulating serotonin receptors present in the brain which cause the muscles surrounding the blood vessels in the brain to contract and narrow the blood vessels. And, it also lessens the transmission of pain signals by nerves to the brain.

What is the Dosage of Imitrex Generic?

Imitrex generic is available in various formulations or Dosage forms such as:

• Tablets: Tablets are available in various strengths; 25, 50 and 100 mg.
• Intranasal solutions: available in strengths; 5 and 20 mg.
• Injection solutions: available in 4 and 6 mg/0.5 ml.

Dosage of Tablets for adults: Oral dose of imitrex generic tablets is 25-100 mg and it gradually increases up to 200 mg every day.

Dosage of intranasal solution for adults: Intranasal dose of imitrex generic tablets is 5-20 mg and it gradually increases up to 40 mg every day.

Dosage of Injection solution for adults: Injected dose of this solution 4 or 6 mg. it gradually increases by injecting two injections of 6 mg and time gap between these two injections is 1 hour.

Dose of children: The procedure of taking this medicine by children must be decided by doctor itself.

Route of injection: It is injected under the skin.

        Directions for Use: Patient’s instructions for proper use of Imitrex Generic along with each of its package.        

What are the indications of Imitrex Generic?

 It is indicated as remedy to those patients who are suffering from migraine attacks.

What are the Contraindications of Imitrex Generic?

Imitrex Generic is contraindicated in patients who are having following medical conditions:

• It is not given to patients who are suffering from Liver disorders.
• It is contraindicated to those who are sensitive to any one of its ingredients.
• It is contraindicated in those patients having convulsion problems or epilepsy.
• It is contraindicated in the patients who had been suffering from Heart disease in olden days.
• It is contraindicated to breast feeding mother.
• It is contraindicated to pregnant women.
• It is contraindicated to patients who are suffering from Ischemic bowel disease. (it is disorder in which bowel have low blood supply.)
• It is contraindicated to patients who are overweight.

This mentioned list of contraindications is not complete.

What are the Side Effects of Imitrex Generic?

Ask your doctor/pharmacist if you exhibit some of these major side effects:

Uncommon bleedings starts, bloody vomitings, blindness, Redness in Facial Regions, pain in stomach, problem in speaking.

Discontinue the medication if following conditions appear:

• Chest pain
• Blurred vision.
• Swelling in hands, fingers and in lower limbs.
• Problems in breathing.

Listed side effects of Imitrex Generic are not complete.

 

What are the Drug Interactions of Imitrex generic?

 

Medications are known to interact with Imitrex generic are:

(Below Mentioned list is not complete. Consult your doctor before taking Imitrex generic)

• Almotriptan.
• Bromocriptine.
• Dihydroergotamine.
• Eletriptan.
• Ergoloid Mesylates.
• Ergonovine.
• Ergotamine.
• Frovatriptan.
• Furazolidone.
• Iproniazid.

How should you store Imitrex generic?

Stay children away from Imitrex generic. Guard from light and moisture and storage conditions are 2°C and 30°C (36°F and 86°F). It should also be protected from light and moisture. Stop taking Imitrex generic after its expiry date shown as “EXP” on the label or box.

 

REMEMBER: This medicine has been prescribed for you by your doctor. DO NOT give this medicine to anyone without prescription.

What are points you should kept in mind before taking Imitrex generic?

Few points before taking Imitrex generic are:

• If you are expecting a child.
• If you are breast feeding your baby.
• If you any injury to head or spinal cord.
• If you are overweight.
• If you are having any drug that contains methylene blue.
• If you and your family had a history of heart diseases.

COMMUNICATE YOUR DOCTOR/PHARMACIST BEFORE STARTING TO TAKE THIS MEDICAMENT.

 In some Cases, this medicament possibly will not be appropriate and your doctor/pharmacist may wish to give you a Different medicine. Make clear by all means that your doctor knows about your medical history.

What should be done in case of Missed Dose?

Unknowingly some person has missed a dose, have it as soon as recall. If it is closer the time of the next dose, don’t take the missed dose and resume the usual dosing schedule. Need not to double the dose to catch up the Missed dose.

What should be done in case of Over Dose?

If some person has overdosed with Imitrex generic, make a call to poison control center or crisis room quickly.

Overdose symptoms are: blurred vision, inability to speak, redness of skin and swelling in limbs.