December 28, 1992, marked a new era for Migraine sufferers with FDA approval of injectable Imitrex (sumatriptan). Imitrex was the first Migraine abortive triptan medication, a class of medications that many Migraineurs would come to call “miracle drugs.” Imitrex tablets were approved by the FDA in 1995. Since then, six more triptans have entered the market – Maxalt, Zomig, Amerge, Axert, Frova, and Relpax.
Although triptans are a marked improvement over previous treatment options,...
Read moreIn April, I reported on a new Migraine abortive medication, Trexima. Trexima combines sumatriptan (Imitrex) and naproxen sodium. Two... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Topamax tablets (topiramate) to prevent seizures. The Topiramate ... Read more »
Drugmaker Teva has received tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a generic formula of the migraine drug Imitrex.... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE - INJECTION Pronounced: (sue-muh-TRIP-tan SUX-in-ate) Interactions See also Side Effects section. Your... Read more »
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