Drug UsesSuminat Nasal Spray is for the treatment of migraine headaches. It is not suitable as a preventative for the attacks and does not reduce the number or frequency of attacks. Your doctor may prescribe Suminat Nasal Spray for other conditions. How TakenSuminat Nasal Spray is taken by blocking one nasal passage then spraying the medication once in the unblocked nostril while inhaling through the open unblocked nostril. if your condition is acute, your doctor can approve a second dose. Don't take more than 4 sprays of Suminat Nasal Spray in each nostril in a 24 hour period.
Suminat Nasal Spray should be taken at the first sign of a migraine headache. Each spray contains 20mg of Suminat Nasal Spray. One dose of the spray is usually enough and it is applied by spraying the medication up one nostril. Your doctor may approve a second application 2 hours after the first if the symptoms of a migraine persists. You are strongly advised to follow the directions from your doctor when taking this medication.
Do not take more than 40mg Suminat Nasal Spray in any one 24 hour period. Drug Class and MechanismSuminat Nasal Spray belongs to a class of anti-inflammatory agents called corticosteroids. Missed DoseSuminat Nasal Spray is not for regular use. Take it only during an attack. Storage Store Suminat Nasal Spray away from heat and light, at room temperature, in the case provided. If your medication has expired (the expiration date is printed on the treatment pack), throw it away as instructed, but keep the autoinjector. If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, do not keep any leftover medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Throw away your medicine as instructed.
Warnings/Precautions
Suminat Nasal Spray should only be applied through the nasal passages. Avoid any contact with the eyes with Suminat Nasal Spray. If you have had recent nose surgery or sores in the nose, Suminat Nasal Spray may delay the proper healing on these conditions.
Possible Side Effects
For most people using Suminat Nasal Spray, the side effects are often mild or non-existent. However, some of the side effects that may occur from taking Suminat Nasal Spray include: - headache
- nosebleed
- burning or irritation in the nose
- runny nose
- bloody mucus in nose
- cough
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- diarrhea
- dizziness
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: - painful white patches in nose or throat
- flu-like symptoms
- sore throat
- vision problems
- injury to nose
- new or increased acne (pimples)
- easy bruising
- enlarged face and neck
- extreme tiredness
- muscle weakness
- irregular menstruation (periods)
- hives
- rash
- itching
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- wheezing
More Information
Symptoms of Suminat Nasal Spray overdose may include:
Bluish tinge to the skin, convulsions, dilated pupils, inactivity, lack of coordination, paralysis, redness in the arms and legs, skin changes at the site of injection, slow breathing, sluggishness, tremor
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