Amigren (sumatriptan) capsules 100 mg. №1

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Manufacturer: Ukraine

Sumatriptan is a selective 5HT1-receptor agonist that does not affect other 5HT-receptors. These receptors are found mainly in cranial blood vessels. In the course of research, it was established that sumatriptan exerts a selective vasoconstrictor effect on vessels in the carotid artery system, but does not affect cerebral circulation. The carotid artery system supplies blood to extra- and intracranial tissues, such as the meninges. Due to the expansion of these vessels, a migraine develops. In addition, using experimental data, it was proved that sumatriptan inhibits the activity of the trigeminal nerve. These are two possible mechanisms through which the antimigraine activity of sumatriptan appears.

The clinical effect is observed 30 minutes after oral administration of 100 mg of the drug.

 

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Description

Ingredients

active substance: sumatriptan;

1 capsule contains sumatriptan succinate in terms of sumatriptan 100 mg;

excipients: lactose, monohydrate; microcrystalline cellulose; croscarmellose sodium; magnesium stearate;

the composition of the capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E 171), Ponceau 4R (E 124).

Medicinal form

Capsules.

Main physicochemical properties: hard gelatin capsules No. 1 of cylindrical shape with hemispherical ends; the body is white, the cap is red.

The contents of the capsules are a white or almost white odorless powder.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Selective agonist of 5HT1-receptors of serotonin. Medicines used to treat migraine. ATX code N02C C01.

Pharmacodynamics

Sumatriptan is a selective 5HT1-receptor agonist that does not affect other 5HT-receptors. These receptors are found mainly in cranial blood vessels. In the course of research, it was established that sumatriptan exerts a selective vasoconstrictor effect on vessels in the carotid artery system, but does not affect cerebral circulation. The carotid artery system supplies blood to extra- and intracranial tissues, such as the meninges. Due to the expansion of these vessels, a migraine develops. In addition, using experimental data, it was proved that sumatriptan inhibits the activity of the trigeminal nerve. These are two possible mechanisms through which the antimigraine activity of sumatriptan appears.

The clinical effect is observed 30 minutes after oral administration of 100 mg of the drug.

Indications

For quick relief of migraine attacks, with or without aura.

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
  • A history of myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, Prinzmetal’s angina, peripheral vascular disease, or symptoms characteristic of coronary heart disease.
  • History of stroke or transient cerebral circulation disorder.
  • Moderate or severe arterial hypertension and mild uncontrolled arterial hypertension.
  • Severe liver failure.
  • Concomitant use of ergotamine or its derivatives (including methysergide).
  • Concomitant use of any triptan/5-hydroxytryptamine-receptor (5-HT1) agonist.
  • Competitive appointment of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and Amigren. Amigren should not be used within 2 weeks after discontinuation of MAO inhibitors.

Directions

Amigren (sumatriptan) capsules cannot be used to prevent an attack.

Amigren is recommended to be used as early as possible after the onset of a migraine attack, although it is equally effective at each stage of the attack.

The recommended dose of Amigren for adults is 50 mg (1 tablet). In some cases, the dose can be increased to 100 mg (2 capsules).

Amigren (sumatriptan) capsules can be used for new migraine attacks, but if the first dose of the drug is ineffective, the drug should not be used again during the same attack.

If the patient has responded to the first dose but symptoms return, a second dose may be administered within the next 24 hours, with the total daily dose not exceeding 300 mg.

Capsules should be swallowed whole with water.

Elderly patients (over 65 years of age)

The experience of using sumatriptan for the treatment of patients aged 65 years and older is insufficient. Although the pharmacokinetics of the drug does not differ from that in younger people, until additional clinical data are obtained, prescribing Amigren to elderly patients is not recommended.