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What is the generic name?
SUMATRIPTAN
What is the Trade Name for SUMATRIPTAN?
TOSYMRA
What are the Indications for SUMATRIPTAN?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TOSYMRA is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. TOSYMRA is a serotonin (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the 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 preventive treatment of migraine ( 1 ) Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache ( 1 ) 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 TOSYMRA, reconsider the diagnosis before TOSYMRA is administered to treat any subsequent attacks. TOSYMRA is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine. TOSYMRA is not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache.
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