Brand Names for Sumatriptan
The primary brand name for sumatriptan is IMITREX, which is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and available in multiple formulations including oral tablets, subcutaneous injection (including the STATdose System), intranasal spray, and rectal suppositories. 1, 2
Available Brand Name Formulations
Injectable Formulations
- IMITREX STATdose System is the branded subcutaneous injection system that includes prefilled syringe cartridges (available in 4 mg and 6 mg doses) with an automated injection pen and carrying case 1
- The injectable formulation contains sumatriptan succinate as the active ingredient with sodium chloride and water for injection as inactive ingredients 1
Oral Formulations
- IMITREX tablets are available as oral sumatriptan in 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg doses 2
- The oral formulation is marketed under the brand name IMITREX by GlaxoSmithKline 2
Combination Products
- TREXIMET is a combination product containing sumatriptan and naproxen sodium, which is a distinct branded formulation 2
Important Brand Name Considerations
Generic Availability
- Sumatriptan is now available as generic formulations in addition to the branded IMITREX products 2
- Generic sumatriptan tablets are bioequivalent to brand name IMITREX tablets and follow the same dosing guidelines 2
Related Triptan Brand Names (Not Sumatriptan)
- AMERGE (naratriptan), AXERT (almotriptan), RELPAX (eletriptan), FROVA (frovatriptan), and MAXALT (rizatriptan) are different triptans and should not be confused with sumatriptan brand names 2
- These medications cannot be taken within 24 hours of sumatriptan due to risk of additive vasoconstriction 2