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The mean maximum concentration
The maximum single recommended adult dose of sumatriptan injection for the acute treatment of migraine or cluster headache is 6 mg injected subcutaneously
I tried the whole doctor/appeal process when the insurance company started limiting me to 5 pills per month (not a misprint), but the time, effort and agony just wasn't worth it
Child 12–17 years Initially 10–20 mg for 1 dose, followed by 10–20 mg after at least 2 hours if required, to be taken only if migraine recurs (patient The maximum daily dose is 200 mg in a 24-hour period
Sumatriptan works in the brain to relieve the pain from migraine headaches
What happens if I miss a dose? Maximum dose per 24 hours: Notes: Sumatriptan: Oral (tablet) 50 to 100 mg: 200 mg : SUBQ (solution for injection) 6 mg: 12 mg: More efficacious than oral route with greater adverse effects; May repeat dose after 1 hour; If 6 mg dose is not tolerated, may use reduced dose (eg, 3 or 4 mg) The Migraine Trust 7-14 Great Dover Street London SE1 4YR
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The recommended intranasal dose is 5-20 mg and the maximum dose is 40 mg daily
The safety of treating an average of more than 4 headaches in a 30 day period has not been established
Alsuma™, Imitrex®, and Sumavel®: 4 or 6-milligram (mg) injected under the skin
Tablets (Imigran) and dispersible tablets (Imigran Radis): 50 mg; 100 mg; Your doctor will work out the amount of sumatriptan (the dose) that is right for your child
Sumatriptan injection is used to treat acute migraine attacks and cluster headaches in adults
50mg to 100mg at onset of attack
Other — flushing, myalgia, fatigue, feeling abnormal, pain, altered temperature sensation
Comments: This drug should not be used to treat basilar or hemiplegic migraines because these patients are at