Description / Application
Sumatriptan succinate is a succinate salt obtained by reaction of sumatriptan with one equivalent of succinic acid. Selective agonist for a vascular 5-HT1 receptor subtype (probably a member of the 5-HT1D family). Used for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. It has a role as a serotonergic agonist and a vasoconstrictor agent. It contains a sumatriptan(1+).
Identities
| Alternative Name | Imigran; Imitrex, Suminat; Sumitrex; 3-[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-methyl-1H-indole-5-methanesulfonamide succinate |
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| Molecular Formula | C18H27N3O6S |
| Molecular Weight | 413.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD00902856 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H318 |
| Precautionary Statements | P280;P305+P351+P338;P310 |