Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Selective serotonin receptor agonists (triptans)
Forms:
Tablet, injection, nasal spray
Administration:
By mouth, injection, and nasal application
Therapeutic Uses:
Migraine headache
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Sumatriptan Succinate (Imitrex) Drug Class
Sumatriptan (soo-mah-trip-tan) belongs to a group of acute migraine drugs called selective serotonin receptor agonists or triptans.
Sumatriptan Succinate (Imitrex) Age Range
Sumatriptan is approved for use in adults. It is not approved for use in pediatric patients. However, a doctor may prescribe this medicine to a child if they feel the benefits outweigh the risks.
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