Smatriptan

Sumatriptan is a medication specifically used to treat migraine headaches, including those with aura (visual disturbances or other sensory problems before the headache). Here's a breakdown of its key points:

Function:

• Belongs to a class of drugs called triptans.
• Works by mimicking the effects of serotonin, a brain chemical that causes narrowed blood vessels.
• This narrowing helps reduce inflammation and throbbing pain associated with migraines.

Administration:

• Comes in various forms - tablets, nasal sprays, injections, and dissolvable wafers.
• Taken at the first sign of a migraine for best effect.
• May be repeated once after two hours if symptoms persist.
• Not intended for preventing migraines.