Imigran®
What Imigran tablets are used for
Imigran tablets contain the active ingredient sumatriptan succinate. This medicine belongs to a group of drugs called serotonin agonists.
Imigran tablets are used to relieve headache and other symptoms of a migraine attack. They should not be used to prevent migraine attacks from occurring. Imigran tablets may be used for migraine headaches with or without what is known as 'aura'. There is no information on the use of Imigran tablets in special kinds of migraine known as 'basilar migraine' or 'hemiplegic migraine'.
It is thought that migraine headache is due to widening of certain blood vessels in the head. Imigran tablets work by making those vessels normal again and ease the symptoms of migraine.
Your Imigran tablets do not work in other types of headache which are not a migraine.
Consumer Medicine Information on Imigran Tablets.
What Imigran injection is used for
Imigran injection contains the active ingredient sumatriptan succinate. This medicine belongs to a group of drugs called serotonin agonists.
Imigran injection is used to relieve headache and other symptoms of a migraine attack. It should not be used to prevent migraine attacks from occurring. Imigran injection may be used for migraine headaches with or without what is known as 'aura'. There is no information on the use of Imigran injection in special kinds of migraine known as 'basilar migraine' or 'hemiplegic migraine'.
It is thought that migraine headache is due to widening of certain blood vessels in the head. Imigran injection works by making those vessels normal again and easing the symptoms of migraine.
Imigran injection is also used for treatment of cluster headache..
Consumer Medicine Information on Imigran Injection.
Imigran (sumatriptan) is available in 50mg and 100mg tablets or 6mg injection. Prescription Medicine for the treatment of migraine attacks and cluster headaches. Imigran tablets are fully funded; Imigran injection is fully funded with special criteria. Use strictly as directed. Recommended daily dose is 50mg orally (some patients may require 100mg) or 6mg as a single injection. Maximum dose in 24hrs is two 6mg injections or 300mg orally. Do not exceed recommended doses. Do not take Imigran if: you are allergic to anything in the preparation, taking medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors, have had a heart attack, have angina, uncontrolled blood pressure, have a history of stroke or severe liver problems. Tell your doctor if you have: heart problems, blood pressure problems, kidney or liver problems, allergy to sulphur drugs, epilepsy, or if you are taking any other drugs for migraine, or if you are taking any antidepressants or other medicines or herbal remedies. Side Effects (common): tingling, flushing, tightness in any part of the body, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting, slow or fast heart beats. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional. Check with your doctor. Normal consultation fees apply. Additional Consumer Medicine Information is available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Ask your doctor if Imigran is right for you.
Imigran is a trade mark of GlaxoSmithKline group of companies. Marketed by GlaxoSmithKline NZ Limited, Auckland. TAPS DA89KH/08MY/066
Back to top 
Our products
