Maximum dosage for cluster headache (injection): 12 mg per 24-hour period
For the treatment of migraine, if side effects are dose limiting, the lower dose of 4 mg may be used [see Clinical Studies (14
Treatment should be started at the first sign of cluster headache, or associated symptoms such
Not to exceed 100 mg/dose; additional doses q2hr PRN; Recommended maximum dose: 200 mg/day; See also combo with naproxen; Injection
Your doctor may sometimes prescribe sumatriptan oral tablet alongside a subcutaneous
The maximum dose per 24-hour period depends on which form of the drug you take and is as follows: Imitrex tablets: no more than 200 milligrams (mg) Imitrex
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Imitrex Descriptions Sumatriptan is used to treat acute migraine headaches in adults
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Initially 50–100 mg for 1 dose, followed by 50–100 mg after at least 2 hours if required, to be taken only if migraine recurs (patient not responding to initial dose should not take
So, it possible that the
The Migraine Trust Helpline: 0808 802 0066 (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm and Thu evenings, 6-8pm) 0203 9510 150 (to call our office) The maximum daily dose is 200 mg in a 24-hour period
And with a sumatriptan nasal spray, you’ll likely take a dose of 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg
The
40 with 100 mg of sumatriptan
5 mg in a 24 hour period; Dose Adjustments
2 to 5
Studies in rabbits found sumatriptan to be embryolethal with IV doses at the maximum recommended subcutaneous human dose, and an increased incidence of
If the headache comes back after being relieved, one more dose may be injected after 1 hour
Do not use more than 2 doses of 6-mg, or 3 doses of 4-mg in any 24-hour period
Triptans are likely most effective when they’re taken soon after your migraine starts, when the pain isn’t that strong yet
Maximum dose: 2 tablets (sumatriptan-naproxen 85/500 mg) in a 24-hour period taken at least 2 hours apart Comments: Use of acute migraine drugs for 10 more days per month may lead to medication overuse headache
You should not use sumatriptan nasal or take any other headache medication for more than 10 days per month
Dose responsive (20 mg more effective) Repeat after 2 hours prn; Maximum: 40 mg/day; Safety of use in over 4 Headaches per month not known; Treximet (combination with Naproxen) Contains Sumatriptan 85 mg
If the migraine returns following an initial treatment with IMITREX (sumatriptan) injection, additional single IMITREX tablets (up to 100 mg/day) may be given with an interval of at least 2 hours between tablet doses
Do not test before use