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Sunday, October 12, 2008

Imitrex Inj

Dosage and Storage


Generic Name: SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (sue-muh-TRIP-tan SUX-in-ate)

Imitrex Inj Overdose

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.

Imitrex Inj Missed Dose

Take this medication only as needed when a migraine occurs, as directed by your doctor. This medication should not be taken on a regular schedule. Never increase your dose of this medication or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Imitrex Inj Notes

Do not share this medication with others. Certain foods/beverages or food additives (e.g., red wine, cheese, chocolate, monosodium glutamate) as well as some lifestyle patterns (e.g., irregular eating/sleeping habits, stress) may bring about a migraine headache. Avoiding these "triggers" may help decrease the frequency of migraine headaches. Consult your doctor for more details.

Imitrex Inj Storage

Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not discard the auto-injector. You may use it again with refills of the prefilled syringes. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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