Sumatan 100mg 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.

Sumatan 100mg Tablet is used to reduce symptoms of nausea, vomiting and headache during a sudden attack of migraine.

Uses of Sumatan Tablet

Acute migraine headache

Benefits of Sumatan Tablet

In Acute migraine headache

Sumatan 100mg Tablet helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that trigger migraines. It is a very effective medicine for treating migraine attacks. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

Side effects of Sumatan Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sumatan

Dizziness
Weakness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Drowsiness
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

How to use Sumatan Tablet

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. Sumatan 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Sumatan 100mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sumatan 100mg 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sumatan 100mg 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.

Driving

UNSAFE

Sumatan 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Sumatan 100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Sumatan 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sumatan 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sumatan 100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Sumatan 100mg Tablet for treatment of migraine headaches.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tryptamine Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Triptans (5HT 1B/1D Agonist)

Patient concerns

I am facing issue of headache from last 3-4 years.i have consulted allopathy and they have given me sibelum 10 for migrane and asked to take metopar(paracetamol) when ever pain is too much.i am nit taking sibelum now but i am taking metopar when ever required.so i want a homeopathy consultatation if it can be cured by homeopathy or the level of headache can be lowered. Currently i face headache once in a week and i had to take metopar. Kindly suggest. My weight 80 kg And i am taking some neuro medicines ( stalopam 10, amitone 10) I also have cholesterol and taking (atorec 20)

Dr. Faran Siddiqui

Homeopathy

Migraine and headache are two different things migraine is primarily headache of one side in symmetrically

He has a problem of headache.what is the reason of headache in childMRI nd all reports are normal

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Migraine, Tension-type headache, Cluster headache and Chronic daily headache are few examples of reason

My sister, she gets head ache when she completes her bath or when exposed to cold. When consultanted with an opthalmologist he said there isn't any eye power. Later consulting an other general physician he told that it is due to sinus and migraine and recommend to use half tablet of sinarest and then it decreases. So please advice me What's her problem?

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

It could be migraine or tension type headache

FAQs

What are the symptoms of Sumatan 100mg Tablet overdose?

Taking an overdose of Sumatan 100mg Tablet may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.

How soon should I take Sumatan 100mg Tablet when attack starts?

Once your migraine headache has started, take Sumatan 100mg Tablet 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 Sumatan 100mg Tablet be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?

No, Sumatan 100mg Tablet 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 Sumatan 100mg Tablet?

Before taking Sumatan 100mg Tablet, 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.

Can Sumatan 100mg Tablet increase my Blood Preasure?

Yes, Sumatan 100mg Tablet 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 Sumatan 100mg Tablet.

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 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.

I have been prescribed Sumatan 100mg Tablet. Can I take other migraine medicines, similar to Sumatan 100mg Tablet, with it?

Sumatan 100mg Tablet belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. You should not take another triptan along with Sumatan 100mg Tablet. Taking two triptans together may trigger a heart attack and may also result in an increase in blood pressure.

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 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 I take Sumatan 100mg Tablet with propranolol?

Yes, you can take propranolol and Sumatan 100mg Tablet together. However, since Propranolol may cause an increase in levels of Sumatan 100mg Tablet, so you should take 5 mg dose of Sumatan 100mg Tablet 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.

Can Sumatan 100mg Tablet cause liver damage?

No, Sumatan 100mg Tablet does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Sumatan 100mg Tablet.

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