SUMATRIPTAN (ZEMBRACE SymTouch) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

SUMATRIPTAN

What is the Trade Name for SUMATRIPTAN?

ZEMBRACE SymTouch

What are the Indications for SUMATRIPTAN?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZEMBRACE SymTouch is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Limitations of Use: Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response to the first migraine attack treated with ZEMBRACE SymTouch, reconsider the diagnosis before ZEMBRACE SymTouch is administered to treat any subsequent attacks. ZEMBRACE SymTouch injection is not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks. ZEMBRACE SymTouch is a serotonin (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for: Acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. ( 1 ) Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine. ( 1 )

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