Imigran Nasal Spray
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About Imigran Nasal Spray?
Imigran Nasal Spray is a triptan based medication used to treat migraine headaches. Imigran contains an active ingredient known as Sumatriptan, which is highly effective in relieving a migraine attack.
When you have migraine symptoms you will have an intense throbbing headache and it may or may not be accompanied with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
The exact causes of migraines are not fully understood, but some common triggers that trigger migraines include certain foods or physiological issues such as dark chocolate, cheese, and drinks like alcohol and caffeinated beverages, along with stress, fatigue, and hunger.
Imigran nasal spray is generally a well tolerated triptan and is available in a variety of dosage forms such as tablet, nasal spray or injection.
This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. Triptans work by constricting the widened blood vessels that cause migraine, leading to faster relief from pain and nausea compared to tablets.
How does Imigran nasal spray work for migraine relief?
When a migraine triggers, the blood vessels in your brain can temporarily expand or widen, which contributes to the pain, throbbing, and other symptoms.
At this point, Imigran works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain (which are believed to swell during migraine episodes) and blocking pain signals from the nerves.
This helps relieve migraine symptoms more quickly. It should not be used beforehand or to prevent migraine attacks.
How to use Imigran Nasal Spray
Imigran nasal spray should be used as soon as you feel a migraine start. Spray once in a nostril, and it should work within 15 minutes.
Sumatriptan nasal spray cannot be used to prevent migraine attacks, only to treat them, and should only be used as directed by your doctor.
Step-by-step guide on how to use Sumatriptan Nasal Spray
- Begin by opening the blister to remove the nasal spray. Do not open the blister if you are not using the spray.
- Sit in a comfortable position
- Blow your nose to unblock it
- Hold the nasal spray with your finger and thumb
- Using your finger to block one of your nostrils let's say the left nostril
- Place the nozzle of the nasal spray on your right nostril, that is the unblocked nostril
- Breathe out gently through your mouth,
- Close your mouth and breathe in gently
- Press the plunger slowly but strongly with your thumb and release a full dose of the spray into your mouth
- Remove the spray from your nostril and dispose of it
- Your nostril may be wet, and also you may notice an unpleasant taste in your mouth which is normal.
Imigran Nasal Spray dosage
A spray of IImigran Nasal Spray contains a single dose of the treatment. Below are the recommended doses.
- Adults between the age of 18-65 should take one 10mg to 20mg of the spray in one nostril
- Age between 12 to 17 years should take one 10mg to 20 mg of the spray in one nose.
- Imigran Nasal Spray should not be used by children under 12 years and adults over 65 years.
Always use the prescribed amount as taking 2 (20mg) sprays in less than 24 hours is considered an overdose.
Who should not use Imigran Nasal Spray?
You should not use Imigran Nasal Spray if :
- You have liver disease
- You have heart-related problems, chests in, or a history of heart attack
- You have high blood pressure
- You have a history of stroke or mini-stroke
- You are allergic to Imigran Nasal Spray ingredients
- You are taking migraine treatments that have triptan, methysergide, or ergotamine
- You have taken antidepressants (monoamine oxidase inhibitors )in the last 2 weeks.
Patient Information Leaflet (from EMC): https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/945/pil
Frequently asked questions
Imigran is the branded version. Sumatriptan is the generic version. Both contain the same active ingredient, sumatriptan, so both are medically equivalent but sumatriptan generic is available at a much lower cost.
Between 30 to 60 minutes.
Approximately 2 hours.
Sumatriptan may cause drowsiness or dizziness, therefore alcohol is not recommended as it could make the side effects worse.
You only need to visit our website, Ashcroft Pharmacy. On the product page, you click Start Consultation then fill in the medical form to help our pharmacist recommend the right Imigran Nasal Spray dosage.
Yes, Imigran or Sumatriptan Nasal Spray can cure your migraines, however, if you have taken the treatment for a long period without cure you can try other triptan treatments.
People respond to triptan treatments differently, always go for a Triptan treatment that works for you.
It may take a very long time for you to get a GP or an appointment from a GP, so ordering your items online is much easier.
Also getting to our qualified pharmacist first will help in getting your condition diagnosed and serious symptoms attended to.
Sumatriptan is not a pain killer, however, it can be used as an option to relieve pain associated with migraine.
Sumatriptan tablets can also be used alongside painkillers such as Ibuprofen, and paracetamol to relieve extra pain.
Store Imigran in a closed container at room temperature. Avoid storing your treatment in direct light, moisture, heat, freezer, or fridge.
Once your treatment has reached its expiry date, ensure you dispose of it. Always, ask your healthcare provider how to dispose of your expired treatment.
Always keep your medicine out of children's reach.