Suminat Nasal Spray

All Details About Suminat Nasal Spray

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Suminat Nasal Spray

Description:

Suminat Nasal Spray is a medicine used in the treatment of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the head and stopping the transmission of pain signals. However, it does not prevent future migraines attacks.

Suminat Nasal Spray should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Employ it regularly for as long as it has been prescribed. However, do not use it too often or longer than you have been prescribed.

Ordinary side effects of this medicine include burning sensation, nasal discomfort, throat irritation, nausea, vomiting, taste change, dizziness, and vertigo. It may also cause sleepiness apart from dizziness in the initial phase of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you.

Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart problems, as the use of Suminat Nasal Spray is contraindicated in some heart diseases. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor and stop this medicine if you develop severe chest or stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or significantly high blood pressure, after taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses:

Acute migraine headache

Directions For Use:

Employ this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Crucialct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Suminat

Burning sensation
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Vertigo
Nasal discomfort
Throat irritation
Taste change
Heaviness
Numbness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Suminat Nasal Spray during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Suminat Nasal Spray may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

FAQs:

How soon should I take Suminat Nasal Spray when attack starts?

Once your migraine headache has started, take Suminat Nasal Spray as soon as possible. Do not use it to prevent an attack. Forever take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Can Suminat Nasal Spray increase my Blood Preasure?

Affirmative, Suminat Nasal Spray can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, it is does not occur in everyone. But, you should keep a check on your blood pressure during therapy with Suminat Nasal Spray.

What are the symptoms of headache caused due to medication overuse?

If you are having frequent or daily headaches despite (or because of) the regular use of headache medications, it is suggestive of medication overuse headache. You should consult your doctor who may discontinue the medication for sometime.

What are the symptoms of Suminat Nasal Spray overdose?

Taking an overdose of Suminat Nasal Spray may cause fainting, dizziness, slow heartbeat, change in electrical activity of the heart, vomiting and inability to retain urine or stools.

Can Suminat Nasal Spray be used for the prevention of migraine attacks?

No, Suminat Nasal Spray is not used for the prevention of migraine attacks. It should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.

What should I tell my doctor before taking Suminat Nasal Spray?

Earlier taking Suminat Nasal Spray, you should tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or a family history of heart disease. You should also inform your doctor if you smoke, have had your menopause, or are a man aged 40 years or more. Let your doctor know if your headache is associated with dizziness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination or weakness in the leg and arm. Your doctor should also know if you are taking medicines to treat depression such as sertraline, escitalopram oxalate, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have had short-lived chest pain and tightness.

What triggers migraine attacks?

Migraine may be triggered by several factors. Some of the common triggers are caffeine withdrawal, changes in hormone levels during menstruation or with the use of birth control pills. Migraine also gets triggered with changes in sleep patterns, such as not getting enough sleep, drinking alcohol, missing meals, or smoking. Rigorous exercise or other physical stress, loud noises or bright lights, odors or perfumes, or exposure to smoke and stress and anxiety may also act as a trigger.

I have been prescribed Suminat Nasal Spray. Can I take other migraine medicines, similar to Suminat Nasal Spray, with it?

Suminat Nasal Spray belongs to a family of tryptamine-based drugs called Triptans. You should not take another triptan along with Suminat Nasal Spray. Taking two triptans together may trigger a heart attack and may also result in an increase in blood pressure.

Does migraine run in families?

Migraines may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. It has been noticed that some women, but not all, have fewer migraines when they are pregnant.

How do I know migraine attack is about to start?

Some people develop aura before getting a migraine attack. It may include visual problems, such as seeing flashing lights, zig-zag patterns or blind spots, numbness, dizziness, or a tingling sensation like pins and needles, or feeling off balance. You may also have difficulty speaking and loss of consciousness, although this is unusual.

Can I take Suminat Nasal Spray with propranolol?

Affirmative, you can take propranolol and Suminat Nasal Spray together. However, since Propranolol may cause an increase in levels of Suminat Nasal Spray, so you should take 5 mg dose of Suminat Nasal Spray and not 10 mg.

When should I start taking the medicines used to prevent migraine?

Medicines for prevention of migraine are usually used if you have tried avoiding possible triggers but are still experiencing migraines. You may also be prescribed these medicines if you experience very severe migraine attacks, or if your attacks happen frequently.

Can Suminat Nasal Spray cause liver damage?

No, Suminat Nasal Spray does not cause liver damage, but you should let your doctor know if you have any liver problem, before taking Suminat Nasal Spray.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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