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Sumatriptan is an anti-migraine medicine that provides fast relief from migraine attacks.

Composition
Sumatriptan Succinate BP – 100 mg
Plus standard excipients.

Class
Selective serotonin (5-HT1) receptor agonist
(Triptan group)

Used for
• Acute migraine attacks
• Migraine with or without aura
• Cluster headaches (doctor-directed)

How it works
Narrows dilated blood vessels in the brain and blocks pain signals associated with migraine.

Dose
Usually 100 mg at onset of migraine.
A second dose may be taken after 2 hours if needed (doctor decides).

Shelf life
Typically 24–36 months depending on manufacturer.

Storage
Store below 25°C
Protect from moisture
Keep in original packaging
Avoid direct sunlight

Dosage Form: Oral tablets
Type: Allopathic
Prescription/Non-Prescription: Prescription-only
Release Form: Immediate release, film-coated
Packaging Type: Blister pack

Usage (Humans):

• Selective 5-HT1 receptor agonist used for:
  • Acute treatment of migraine attacks
  • Cluster headaches

• Not for prevention and not for veterinary use.

Composition (Salt):

• Sumatriptan Succinate equivalent to 50 mg Sumatriptan

Excipients (typical):

• Lactose monohydrate

• Microcrystalline cellulose

• Croscarmellose sodium

• Povidone

• Magnesium stearate

• Film-coating system (hypromellose, titanium dioxide)

Shelf Life:

• Usually 24 months

Storage:

• Store below 25°C

• Protect from moisture and light

• Keep in original packaging

Dosage Form: Oral tablets
Type: Allopathic
Prescription/Non-Prescription: Prescription-only
Release Form: Immediate release, film-coated
Packaging Type: Blister pack / HDPE bottle (brand-dependent)

Usage (Humans):

• Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine) used for:
  • Prevention and treatment of cerebral vasospasm
  • Improvement of neurological outcomes after subarachnoid hemorrhage

• Not for veterinary use.

Composition (Salt):

• Nimodipine IP 30 mg

Excipients (typical):

• Lactose monohydrate

• Microcrystalline cellulose

• Maize starch

• Povidone

• Magnesium stearate

• Colloidal silicon dioxide

• Film-coating agents (hypromellose, titanium dioxide; brand-dependent)

Shelf Life:

• Usually 24–36 months

Storage:

• Store below 25°C

• Protect from light (important) and moisture

• Keep in original blister packaging