Sumatriptan - Migraine (acute)
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PAD Profile
ChemicalSubstance :
Sumatriptan
Indication :
Migraine (acute)
Group Name :
Keywords :
migraine treatment, acute migraine, triptans
Brand Names Include :
Imigran
Important Information :
Prescribe generically.
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Committee Recommendations (2)
GENERIC Sumatriptan has been considered by the PCN and has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status.
NOTE - the branded product, Imigran, was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.
NOTE - the branded product, Imigran, was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.
UPDATED: The PCN recommends that sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, rizatriptan and naratriptan should be considered as first line triptans where clinically appropriate and should be prescribed generically.