Also known as Treximet, Imigran, Imitrex, Trexima, Sumavel Dosepro, and Alsuma
Sumatriptan is a synthetic drug belonging to the triptan class, used for the treatment of migraine headaches. Structurally, it is an analog of the naturally occurring neuro-active alkaloids dimethyltryptamine (DMT), bufotenine, and 5-methoxy-dimethyltryptamine, with an N-methyl sulfonamidomethyl- group at position C-5 on the indole ring.
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Patients are most commonly prescribed sumatriptan to treat migraine, headache, torticollis, and pain disorder affecting the neck.
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Patients taking sumatriptan most commonly experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, and flushing.