Alsuma

What is Alsuma?

Alsuma is a medicine for headaches that reduces blood vessels in the brain. Sumatriptan also lowers the levels of certain substances within the body that trigger headache pain. nausea, nausea, sensitivity sounds and light, and other migraine-related symptoms.Alsuma auto-injectors are employed to help treat migraines as well as migraine clusters in adults. Alsuma is only used to treat headaches that have already started. It won't help prevent headaches or reduce the frequency of attacks.Alsuma is not recommended for treating a common tension headache or a headache that results in the loss of movement on the opposite part of the body. Make sure to use this medication only in cases where your problem has been identified by a medical professional for migraine headaches.

Warnings

You should not use Alsuma if you have ever had heart disease, coronary artery disease, blood circulation problems, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe liver disease, a heart attack or stroke, or if your headache seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches.Don't take Alsuma in the event that you've taken an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days. A risky drug interaction may happen. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid linezolid, methylene blue injection rasagiline, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.Do not take Alsuma for more than 24 hours prior to or after you have used another migraine medication.

Before you take this drug

It is not recommended to take Alsuma. If you have an allergy to sumatriptan or if you've had any of the following:

• Heart attack, heart disease, or stroke (including "mini-stroke");
• Angina (chest pain), blood circulation issues, and an insufficient blood supply to the heart
• Circulation problems affecting your legs, arms, stomach, intestines, or kidneys;
• A heart disorder called wolff-parkinson-white syndrome;
• Excessive blood pressure that is not controlled;
• Severe liver disease severe liver disease
• A headache that appears like a migraine is not your typical headache.

Do not take Alsuma in the event that you've taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A risky drug interaction may happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid linezolid, Methylene blue injection rasagiline, and phenelzine, as well as tranylcypromine.

To ensure that Alsuma is suitable for you, tell your doctor if you've ever experienced:

• Kidney or liver disease;
• Epilepsy or another seizure;
• High blood pressure, heart rhythm disorder,
• Risk factors that increase the risk of coronary artery disease (such as diabetes, menopausal smoking, obesity, having high cholesterol, or having an ancestral medical history with coronary artery disease being over 40 years old and a male or female who underwent an operation to remove her uterus).

Alsuma can affect your pupils during cataract surgery. Inform your eye surgeon prior to taking this medication.It isn't known if Alsuma can harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are expecting. Your name might have to be added to the Sumatriptan pregnant registry.Sumatriptan may be present in breast milk, but the effects on the baby who is nursing are not well known. To ensure that you do not expose your baby to sumatriptan breast milk, you should not give breast milk for 12 hours after having an injection. If you use an infant pump, you should throw out any milk you've collected.Alsuma is not permitted for use by anyone less than 18 years old.

Similar or related drugs

Ubrelvy, Botox, Prednisone, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Sumatriptan, and Metoclopramide

How to take Alsuma?

Make sure you use the Alsuma auto-injector according to the prescription of your physician. Avoid using it in larger than smaller quantities or for a longer period than is recommended. Follow the instructions on the prescription label. In excess, taking migraine medicine could make your headaches get worse.Alsuma is injected underneath the skin. You will be taught ways to utilise the auto-injector at home. Do not inject yourself with the medicine when you don't comprehend how to administer the injection.Alsuma Auto-Injector comes with patient instructions to ensure safety and effectiveness. Follow these instructions carefully. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor for any additional questions.Take Alsuma as soon as you begin to notice symptoms of headaches or if an attack has already started.Your doctor might administer you your initial dose of the medication in a clinic or hospital setting to check whether you experience any serious adverse effects.

Alsuma is a single-time, pre-filled auto-injector.After receiving an injection, If the headache doesn't completely disappear following the injection, contact your doctor prior to taking another injection of Alsuma. If your headache is gone but it returns later, then you can get an additional injection only if it's at least one hour after your initial injection. You should not take more than two (2) injections within 24 hours. If the symptoms don't improve, consult your physician prior to using any further injections.Storage Alsuma within the room at a temperature far from heat, moisture, and light. Dispose of any auto-injectors that are not used within the time frame that expires on the label.

Do I be concerned if I miss a dose?

Because Alsuma is only used when it is required, it doesn't have a regular dosing schedule. Contact your physician immediately when your symptoms do not improve after taking Alsuma.

What will happen if I take excessively?

For medical emergencies, seek emergency medical attention or contact for help at the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.The symptoms of an overdose could include tremors and skin redness or an erupting scaly area where you've injected the medication, weakening, loss of coordination, breathing difficulties, blue-coloured lips or fingernails, vision issues, seizures (convulsions), or a loss of movement of any body part.

What should be avoided?

Do not take Alsuma for more than 24 hours prior to or after you have used another medication for migraine headaches, such as:

• Sumatriptan tablets or nasal spray, almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or zolmitriptan (Zomig); or
• Ergot medicine like dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, Migergot), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E.45, Migranal), as well as methylergonovine (Methergine)

Assumptions can affect your ability to think or react. Be aware when driving or doing any activity that requires you to be vigilant.

Side effects of Alsuma

See a doctor immediately. If you are experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction such as asthmatic hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, tongue, throat, or face,

Do not use Alsuma. Call your doctor if

• Extreme stomach pains and bloody diarrhoea;
• Extreme chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and irregular heartbeats.
• A seizure (convulsion);
• Blood circulation issues in your feet or legs cramps, heavy or tight sensation, tingling or numbness muscles, muscular weakness, burning pain chills, changes in color (pale or blue) hip pain
• Blood pressure that is dangerously high with severe headaches fuzzy vision, the sound of pounding your neck or ear and nosebleeds, anxiety
• Heart attack symptoms include chest pressure or discomfort, tightness or pain that extends to your shoulder or jaw, nausea, and sweating.
• Indications of a stroke: sudden weakness or numbness (especially on the opposite part of your body) an abrupt, intense headache, slow or distorted speech, difficulties with balance or vision,
• Serotonin levels are high within the body and cause hallucinations, agitation, fever, rapid heart rate, excessive reflexes, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of coordination, and fainting.

Common Alsuma side effects can include:

• The sensation of burning or numbness
• You feel a sense of pressure or discomfort anywhere on your body.
• Dizziness, drowsiness, feeling weak or tired;
• Neck stiffness or pain;
• Flushing (warmth, redness, warmth, or tingling sensation) (also known as
• Bleeding, redness, pain, swelling, or pain at the site where you administered the medicine.

This isn't an exhaustive list of all the side effects. Others could happen. Consult your physician to seek medical advice on the effects. It is possible to report any adverse reactions to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088.

Interaction with other drugs

Utilising Alsuma when you're taking other medications can cause the levels of serotonin in your body to increase. This is what is known as "serotonin syndrome," which can lead to death. Inform your doctor when you are also taking:

• Medication to treat depression;
• Medication to treat a psychiatric disorder
• A drug called a narcotic (opioid) medication
• Medicine to reduce nausea or vomiting.

This list isn't complete. Other medications can interact with sumatriptan. This includes medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, as well as vitamins and herbal supplements. There are not all the interactions mentioned in this medication guide.