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Suminat Nasal Spray

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Product introduction

Suminat 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.

Suminat 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 Suminat 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 Suminat Nasal Spray

Benefits of Suminat Nasal Spray

In Acute migraine headache

Suminat 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 Suminat 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 Suminat

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

How to use Suminat 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 Suminat Nasal Spray works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation (swelling) of blood vessels in the head. Suminat 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Suminat Nasal Spray may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Suminat Nasal Spray is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Suminat Nasal Spray for treatment of migraine headaches.
  • Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
    • Have your meals at the same time everyday
    • Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
    • Avoid loud music and noisy places
    • Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
    • Get enough sleep and avoid stress
  • It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
  • Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
  • This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Tryptamine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Triptans (5HT 1B/1D Agonist)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Suminat with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Atazor, Atavir, Virataz
Life-threatening
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Life-threatening
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Life-threatening

Patient concerns

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I get migraine often and I use Suminat for more that 12 years, I don't have a prescription now to buy online, so this query I want to buy Suminat online and I need a prescription
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Yes You should buy medicines online only by prescription. You can consult your doctor again, review the treatment and then order line.
sir i m suffering from severe migraine and also vomiting i used to take zero grain plus for this problem but currently its not available anywhere near me so what can i substitute it with i am in need of it immediately
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
You may take tab suminat 50mg one tab and tab naxdom for relief However get complete evaluation done by a MD physician or neurologist
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FAQs

Q. How soon should I take Suminat Nasal Spray when attack starts?

Once your migraine headache has started, take Suminat Nasal Spray as soon as possible. Do not use it to prevent an attack. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Q. Can Suminat Nasal Spray increase my Blood Preasure?

Yes, Suminat Nasal Spray can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, it is does not occur in everyone. But, you should keep a check on your blood pressure during therapy with Suminat Nasal Spray.

Q. What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?

If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.

Q. What are the symptoms of Suminat Nasal Spray overdose?

Taking an overdose of Suminat Nasal Spray may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.

Q. Can Suminat Nasal Spray be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?

No, Suminat Nasal Spray is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Suminat Nasal Spray?

Before taking Suminat Nasal Spray, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.

Q. What triggers migraine attacks?

Migraine may be triggered by several factors. Some of the common triggers are caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills. Migraine also gets triggered with changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, drinking alcohol, missing meals, or smoking. Rigorous exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and stress and anxiety may also act as a trigger.

Q. I have been prescribed Suminat Nasal Spray. Can I take other migraine medicines, similar to Suminat Nasal Spray, with it?

Suminat Nasal Spray belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. You should not take another triptan along with Suminat Nasal Spray. Taking two triptans together may trigger a heart attack and may also result in an increase in blood pressure.

Q. Does migraine run in families?

Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.

Q. How do I know migraine attack is about to start?

Some people develop aura before getting a migraine attack. It may include visual problems, such as seeing flashing lights, zig-zag patterns or blind spots, numbness, dizziness, or a tingling sensation like pins and needles, or feeling off balance. You may also have difficulty speaking and loss of consciousness, although this is unusual.

Q. Can I take Suminat Nasal Spray with propranolol?

Yes, you can take propranolol and Suminat Nasal Spray together. However, since Propranolol may cause an increase in levels of Suminat Nasal Spray, so you should take 5 mg dose of Suminat Nasal Spray and not 10 mg.

Q. When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?

Medicines for prevention of migraine are usually used if you have tried avoiding possible triggers but are still experiencing migraines. You may also be prescribed these medicines if you experience very severe migraine attacks, or if your attacks happen frequently.

Q. Can Suminat Nasal Spray cause liver damage?

No, Suminat Nasal Spray does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Suminat Nasal Spray.

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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India

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