How To Use Imitrex Nasal Spray

Keep out of your mouth and eyes may burn.

How to use imitrex nasal spray. If the migraine has not resolved by 2 hours after taking sumatriptan nasal spray or returns after a transient improvement 1 additional dose may be administered at least 2 hours after the first dose. The 20 mg dose may provide a greater effect than the 5 mg and 10 mg doses but may have a greater risk of adverse reactions see clinical studies 14. Insert half of the spray nozzle into the open nostril and angle outward. Instruct patient on proper administration technique. Use imitrex sumatriptan nasal spray as early as you can after the attack has started.

Cerebral hemorrhage subarachnoid hemorrhage and stroke have occurred in patients treated with 5 ht 1 agonists and some have resulted in fatalities. Use this medication at the first sign of a migraine as directed by your doctor usually 1 spray into one nostril. To take a dose of 10 mg you ll use two 5 mg sprays one in each nostril. Gently press one nostril to close it. Imitrex nasal spray warnings precautions.

The use of imitrex nasal spray is contraindicated in patients with cad and those with prinzmetal s variant angina. 2 dosage and administration. Gently blow your nose before using this medication. Gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils before you use this medicine. Tilt your head back slightly.

Blow your nose before use. After administration rinse the tip of the bottle with hot water taking care not to suck water into the bottle and dry with a clean tissue. Replace the cap right after cleaning. Exclude underlying cardiovascular disease supervise 1 st dose and consider monitoring ecg in patients with. The recommended adult dose of imitrex nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine is 5 mg 10 mg or 20 mg.

Avoid spraying into your eyes. To use the nasal spray. The 10 mg dose may be achieved by the administration of a single 5 mg dose in each nostril. Sit down before use. Use in your nose only.