Imitrex is a prescription medication that is used in migraine headaches treatment. Imitrex is a triptan sulfa medication that contains sulfonamide group.
The generic versions come only in the form of tablet and injection. Presently, the generic version of this medication in the form of the nasal spray is not available.
Generic Imitrex comes in four strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg tablets and 6 mg per 0.5 ml injection.
What are the manufacturers of this medicate?
Brand-name Imitrex produced by GlaxoSmithKline pharmaceutical company and generic version is manufactured by various manufacturers among which are the following: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz, and others.
The dosage of Imitrex
The dose of this medication should be chosen by the medical professional depending on the following factors: the response of your body to this medication, other medicines you are taking, certain medical conditions and some others. Always follow the dosage regimen given by your doctor and never adjust the dosage if your doctor doesn’t instruct you to do this.
Imitrex should be taken only during a migraine headache. It’s pointless to use this medication in order to prevent a migraine attack. The common dosages of Imitrex are:25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg (tablets that are taking orally), 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg (nasal spray), 4 mg or 6 mg (injection).
Precautions before using General Imitrex
Imitrex shouldn’t be used every day but only when you suffer from migraine. If your headache persists after taken the dose of Imitrex, your doctor might instruct you to take one more dose of this medication, but you should be aware that the second dose can only be taken 2 hours after the first dose for tablets or nasal spray and one hour for injection. The daily dosage of this medication should not exceed 200 mg of tablets, 40 mg of spray, and 12 mg of injection.
This medication can be taken with or without food.
Always read the instructions coming with the medication. Here you can find the details on how to use this medication. Make sure that your doctor gives you the same instructions and recommendations.
In order to get the desirable results take this medication according to prescription.