Sumatriptan Accord
Sumatriptan Accord is a medicine that narrows widened blood vessels in the brain, thereby relieving migraine-related headaches.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Sumatriptan succinate
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is one 50 mg tablet for a migraine attack, but your doctor may prescribe 100 mg.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water as soon as a migraine starts; do not chew or crush it.
Important
Do not take more than 300 mg in a 24-hour period.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drowsiness, dizziness, tingling, numbness, weakness.
- •Muscle pain, neck stiffness.
- •Temporary increase in blood pressure, facial flushing, feeling of warmth.
- •Nausea or vomiting.
- •Pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest or anywhere else in the body.
- •Difficulty breathing.
RARE
- •Chest pain.
- •Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing, fainting).
- •Seizures (convulsions), involuntary movements, tremors.
- •Vision problems, such as flashes, blurred vision, or loss of sight.
- •Heart problems (fast or slow heartbeat, heart attack).
- •Low blood pressure, cold or numb fingers and toes (Raynaud's syndrome).
- •Bowel inflammation (abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea).
- •Mild liver problems.
- •Diarrhea, anxiety, excessive sweating, joint pain, difficulty swallowing.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to sumatriptan or any other ingredients in the medicine, or if you have had a severe allergic reaction.
- Do not take if you have heart disease, chest pain, high blood pressure, or if you have had a heart attack or stroke.
- Talk to your doctor if you are taking other migraine medicines (e.g., ergotamine) or antidepressants (SSRI/SNRI or MAO inhibitors).
- Taking Sumatriptan Accord too often can make your headaches worse.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor. Avoid breastfeeding for 12 hours after a dose.
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- This medicine may cause drowsiness, so be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider adverse effects on the heart and the cardiovascular system. (updated 14.4.2025)