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Introduction to Suminat 50mg Tablet 1s
Suminat 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of migraines. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse. This medicine helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches.
Suminat 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart problems, as the use of Suminat 50 Tablet is contraindicated in some heart diseases. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor and stop this medicine if you develop severe chest or stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or significantly high blood pressure, after taking this medicine.
Safety Advice for Suminat 50mg Tablet 1s
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Suminat 50 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Suminat 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Suminat 50 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Suminat 50 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
There is limited information available on the use of Suminat 50 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Suminat 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Suminat 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Suminat 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
How Suminat 50mg Tablet 1s works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation (swelling) of blood vessels in the head. Suminat 50 Tablet works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels in the head, stops transmission of pain signals to the brain, and blocks the release of chemicals that cause nausea and other migraine symptoms. This relieves the migraine attack.
How To Use Suminat 50mg Tablet 1s
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Suminat 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits Of Suminat 50mg Tablet 1s
- In Acute migraine headache
Side Effects Of Suminat 50mg Tablet 1s
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Drowsiness
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
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FAQ's on Suminat 50mg Tablet 1s
Does migraine run in families?
Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.
How soon should I take Suminat when attack starts?
Once your migraine headache has started, take Suminat as soon as possible. Do not use it to prevent an attack. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Can Suminat be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?
No, Suminat is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Suminat?
Before taking Suminat, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.
How do I know migraine attack is about to start?
Some people develop aura before getting a migraine attack. It may include visual problems, such as seeing flashing lights, zig-zag patterns or blind spots, numbness, dizziness, or a tingling sensation like pins and needles, or feeling off balance. You may also have difficulty speaking and loss of consciousness, although this is unusual.
Can Suminat cause liver damage?
No, Suminat does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Suminat.
What triggers migraine attacks?
Migraine may be triggered by several factors. Some of the common triggers are caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills. Migraine also gets triggered with changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, drinking alcohol, missing meals, or smoking. Rigorous exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and stress and anxiety may also act as a trigger.
What are the symptoms of Suminat overdose?
Taking an overdose of Suminat may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.
What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?
If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.
Can Suminat increase my Blood Preasure?
Yes, Suminat can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, it is does not occur in everyone. But, you should keep a check on your blood pressure during therapy with Suminat.
Can I take Suminat with propranolol?
Yes, you can take propranolol and Suminat together. However, since Propranolol may cause an increase in levels of Suminat, so you should take 5 mg dose of Suminat and not 10 mg.
When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?
Medicines for prevention of migraine are usually used if you have tried avoiding possible triggers but are still experiencing migraines. You may also be prescribed these medicines if you experience very severe migraine attacks, or if your attacks happen frequently.
I have been prescribed Suminat. Can I take other migraine medicines, similar to Suminat, with it?
Suminat belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. You should not take another triptan along with Suminat. Taking two triptans together may trigger a heart attack and may also result in an increase in blood pressure.
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