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Sumatriptan Succinate Tablets
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,...
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Combo of Sumatriptan and Naproxen for Migraine?
Although triptans are a marked improvement over previous treatment options, many Migraineurs have not been fully satisfied with their... Read more »
Sumavel Needle-Free Sumatriptan Now Available for Migraine
Good news for those of us who use sumatriptan (Imitrex / Imagran) injections -- Sumavel Dose-Pro is now available in the US for the acute... Read more »
New Zelrix Sumatriptan Patch for Migraine
One of the most common problems with Migraine medications is that oral medications are often problematic and not optimally... Read more »
Update: Zelrix Sumatriptan Patch for Migraine
Migraine disease affects close to 37 million Americans. Many Migraineurs use triptans to abort their Migraines quite successfully. For... Read more »
Approval of Migraine abortive Trexima delayed
In April, I reported on a new Migraine abortive medication, Trexima. Trexima combines sumatriptan (Imitrex) and naproxen sodium. Two... Read more »
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New Zelrix Sumatriptan Patch for Migraine
One of the most common problems with Migraine medications is that oral medications are often problematic and not optimally effective. There are three... Read more »
Needle-Free Sumatriptan Injection for Migraines and Cluster He...
In 1992, Migraine treatment changed when the first triptan was introduced to the marked. It was the Imitrex StatDose for subcutaneous injection. ... Read more »
Some digoxin tablets recalled
Drugmaker Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. is recalling all lots of Digoxin tablets because the product might vary in size and deliver... Read more »
Some Risperdal, Risperidone Tablets Recalled
Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson has issued a recall for lots of the antipsychotic medication Risperdal and its generic equivalent risperidone because... Read more »
Zogenix receives approval for DosePro
Drugmaker Zogenix has been granted approval of the Sumavel DosePro--a system that delivers subcutaneous doses of sumatriptan without use of a needle.... Read more »
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