What is Zembrace SymTouch?
Zembrace SymTouch is a migraine medicine that reduces the blood vessels in the brain. It also decreases the amount of substances within the body that can cause headache discomfort, nausea, sensitization to sound and light, as well as other symptoms of migraine.
Zembrace SymTouch can be used to help treat cluster headaches as well as migraines in adults. The medicine is only used to help with headaches. Zembrace SymTouch will not prevent headaches or lessen the frequency of attacks.
Zembrace SymTouch shouldn't be used to treat typical strain headaches or headaches that result in an inability to move the opposite part of the body. Only use this medication when your medical diagnosis has been confirmed by a physician, because migraines are a common cause of headaches.Zembrace SymTouch may also be utilized for reasons not mentioned in this guideline for medication.
Side effects of Zembrace SymTouch
Seek medical attention immediately in the event that you exhibit symptoms that indicate an allergy, such as asthma, hives, or swelling of your lips, face, and throat.
Zembrace SymTouch may cause serious adverse effects. You should stop using Zembrace SymTouch and call your physician immediately. If you suffer from:
- Acute stomach pain, bleeding diarrhea,
- Intense chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and irregular heartbeats.
- A seizure (convulsions);
- Blood circulation issues in your feet and legs: cramps and tightness, a heavy sensation and tingling or numbness, muscles becoming weak, burning pain, a cold feeling, changing color (pale or blue), or hip pain
- Heart attack symptoms: chest pressure or pain; pain expanding into your shoulder or jaw; sickness; sweating;
- Serotonin levels are high in the body, causing hallucinations, anxiety, fever, rapid heart rate, and excessively active reflexes. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of coordination. Fainting;
- An increase in blood pressure, causing severe headaches fuzzy vision, beating inside your ears or neck, anxiety, nosebleeds,
- Symptoms of signs of stroke—sudden weakening or numbness (especially on the opposite part of your body) as well as sudden, extreme headaches, speech lisping, or issues with balance or vision.
Common adverse consequences of zembrace symtouch might be:
- Numbness, tingling, warmth, or burning sensations;
- You feel a sense of pressure or discomfort anywhere on your body.
- Dizziness, feeling tired or weak
- Stiffness or neck pain. Neck stiffness or pain
- Discomfort or redness in the area where the medicine was injected.
This is not a comprehensive list of all the side effects. Other side effects could be present. Consult your physician for advice regarding medical adverse effects. You can report any symptoms to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Warnings
You should not use Zembrace SymTouch 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 When your headache is thought to be distinct from the usual migraine headache.
Avoid using Zembrace SymTouch when you've used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days, including isocarboxazid or linezolid, blue injections, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Do not take Zembrace SymTouch in the 24 hours prior to or following taking another migraine medication.
Before you take this drug
You shouldn't make use of Zembrace SymTouch if you are hypersensitive to this product, if you suffer from a headache that is different from the usual migraine headaches, or if you've ever suffered from:
- Heart conditions or a stroke (including "mini-strokes");
- Coronary artery disease 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;
- High blood pressure that is not controlled;
- A serious liver condition.
Don't make use of Zembrace SymTouch if you've previously taken an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. A risky drug interaction may occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, rasagiline, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
Speak to your doctor if you have ever suffered from:
- Kidney or liver disease
- Epilepsy or any other seizures;
- High blood pressure, heart rhythm disorder,
- Risk factors that can lead to coronary artery diseases (such as menopausal symptoms, diabetes, smoking, being menopausal, having a high body weight or having elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, having an ancestral connection to coronary diseases, or having a higher age than 40 and being male)
It isn't known if this medication will affect a newborn baby. Consult your physician if you are expecting or planning to become pregnant.
Sumatriptan is a drug that can be absorbed in breast milk. Do not breastfeed within 12 hours of using sumatriptan. If you use the breast pump at this time, dispose of the milk you have collected. Don't give it to your child.
Zembrace SymTouch is not approved to be used by anyone less than 18 years old.
How to take Zembrace SymTouch?
Utilize Zembrace SymTouch whenever you start to feel headache-related symptoms. Follow all instructions on your prescription label and go through all medication guides and instruction sheets. Follow the medication exactly as prescribed.
Don't exceed the prescribed dose. In excess, migraine headache medication could cause headaches to become more severe. Inform your doctor if the medication isn't functioning properly to treat your migraine symptoms.Zembrace SymTouch is injected under the skin. A doctor may show you how to use the drug on your own.Zembrace SymTouch comes in a vial (bottle) with a needle-free injector device or a cartridge prefilled to use an auto-injector syringe. Each one is designed for one use only.
Take note of and follow the instructions for use that come with your medication. Don't utilize Zembrace SymTouch in the event that you do not comprehend all directions for proper use. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor for assistance if you have any concerns.You should prepare your injection only when you are prepared to administer it. Use a bottle only in the event that the medication appears to be cloudy, has changed color, or has particles. Consult your pharmacist about the latest medication.
In the aftermath of an injection When your headache isn't completely gone, contact your physician before giving an additional injection. If your headache is gone but then returns, you can get a second injection in the event that it's been at least an hour since your initial injection. Do not take more than two injections in one day. Call your doctor if your symptoms don't improve.Keep the medicine at room temperature, far from heat, moisture, and light. Discard any medicine that is not used after the time limit on the prescription label expires.Use a needle or syringe just once, and then put them into the puncture proof "sharps" container. Make sure you follow local or state laws on how to dispose of the container. Make sure it is out of reach of pets and children.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Because Zembrace SymTouch is used when required, it doesn't follow a routine for daily doses. Consult your doctor if symptoms don't improve following the use of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency medical attention or contact the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
The symptoms of an overdose can include tremors, redness of the skin in your legs or arms, weakness in coordination, breathing issues, blue-coloured lips or fingernails, visual problems, or seizures (convulsions).
What should be avoided?
Do not make use of Zembrace SymTouch within the first 24 hours prior to or after taking another medication for migraine headaches, such as:
- Zembrace symtouch tablets or nasal sprays, such as almotriptan, eletriptan, and naratriptan zolmitriptan, rizatriptan;
- Ergot medicine such as dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, or methylergonovine.
Avoid driving or engaging in hazardous activities until you are aware of how Zembrace SymTouch will affect you. Your reactions may be impaired.
Interaction with other drugs
The use of Zembrace SymTouch while you are taking certain other medications could result in the levels of serotonin accumulating within your body, which is known as "serotonin syndrome," which could be fatal. Inform your doctor when you are also taking:
- Medication used to manage depressive symptoms as well as psychiatric conditions;
- Medication to treat the disease. Parkinson's;
- Medicines for serious infections
- Natural products;
- Stimulant medication;
- Opioid medicine,
- Medicine to reduce vomiting and nausea.
This list isn't comprehensive. Other medications can affect Zembrace SymTouch, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. There are many possible interactions between drugs. are included here.
