Imitrex (Sumatriptan) Nasal Spray

Imitrex Nasal Spray is a medicine used in the treatment of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the head and stopping the transmission of pain signals. However, it does not prevent future migraines attacks.

Imitrex Nasal Spray should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Use it regularly for as long as it has been prescribed. However, do not use it too often or longer than you have been prescribed.

Common side effects of this medicine include burning sensation, nasal discomfort, throat irritation, nausea, vomiting, taste change, dizziness, and vertigo. It may also cause sleepiness apart from dizziness in the initial phase of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you.

Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart problems, as the use of Imitrex Nasal Spray is contraindicated in some heart diseases. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor and stop this medicine if you develop severe chest or stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or significantly high blood pressure, after taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses Of Imitrex Nasal Spray

• Acute migraine headache 

Benefits Ofimitrex Nasal Spray

In Acute Migraine Headache

Imitrex Nasal Spray helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that triggers 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 Imitrex Nasal Spray

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 Imitrex

• Burning sensation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Vertigo
• Nasal discomfort
• Throat irritation
• Taste change 

How To Use Imitrex Nasal Spray

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.

How Imitrex Nasal Spray Works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation (swelling) of blood vessels in the head. Imitrex Nasal Spray works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels in the head, stops transmission of pain signals to the brain, and blocks the release of chemicals that cause nausea and other migraine symptoms. This relieves the migraine attack.