Sumatriptan
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Pain, Fever & Arthritis treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally 1 tablet with water at the earliest onset of migraine headache. If headache returns or patient has partial response, a second tablet may be taken after at least 2 hours (maximum 2 tablets in 24 hours). Swallow whole.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Chest tightness/pressure (triptan chest sensations), dizziness, somnolence, paresthesias, nausea, dyspepsia, dry mouth. Rare/Severe: Coronary artery vasospasm, myocardial infarction, stroke, arrhythmias, and GI ulceration.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in coronary artery disease, history of myocardial infarction, Prinzmetal angina, uncontrolled hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke. Do not use within 24 hours of ergotamines or other triptans.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Sumatriptan
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Sumatriptan 85mg + Naproxen 500mg Tablets
Sumatriptan (85mg) and Naproxen Sodium (500mg) Tablets is a fixed-dose acute antimigraine therapy. Sumatriptan is a selective 5-HT1B/1D serotonin receptor agonist that constricts painfully dilated intracranial extracerebral blood vessels and inhibits pro-inflammatory neuropeptide release from trigeminal nerve terminals. Naproxen provides long-acting COX inhibition to suppress neurogenic dural inflammation and prevent headache recurrence. Indicated for acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults.
Sumatriptan 50 Mg Tablets
Sumatriptan is a pioneer selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan) on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. Activation of vascular 5-HT1B receptors mediates vasoconstriction of painfully dilated dural and meningeal blood vessels, while stimulation of neuronal 5-HT1D receptors on trigeminal perivascular nerves inhibits the release of pro-inflammatory neuropeptides (CGRP, substance P). Indicated for the acute abortive treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Sumatriptan.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumatriptan 85mg + Naproxen 500mg Tablets | 2's | ₹46.88 | HEADSET, SNAPIT, NAPROZEN, VASOGRAIN, SUNAPRO | ₹120.72 | 61% Save |
| Sumatriptan 50 Mg Tablets | 10's | ₹100.00 | SUMINAT, Suminat, Arrow | ₹458.20 | 78% Save |
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