Adenosine Intravenous and Imitrex Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: adenosine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Adenocard, Adenoscan, Adeno-jec, My-O-Den, Myoden

Adenosine injection is used in combination with Thallium-201 as a pharmacologic stress agent for myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in patients unable to undergo adequate exercise stress. Adenosine works by dilating the arteries of the heart and increase blood flow to help identify coronary artery disease.

Adenosine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: sumatriptan
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Imitrex, Alsuma, Imitrex STATdose, Imitrex Statdose Refill, Sumavel DosePro, Zembrace SymTouch, SUMAtriptan Succinate Syringe, ONZETRA Xsail, Imitrex<, Tosymra, Zecuity

Sumatriptan injection is used to treat acute migraine attacks and cluster headaches in adults. Sumatriptan works in the brain to relieve the pain from migraine headaches. It belongs to the group of medicines called triptans.

Many people find that their headaches go away completely after they use sumatriptan. Other people find that their headaches are much less painful, and that they are able to go back to their normal activities even though their headaches are not completely gone. Sumatriptan often relieves other symptoms that occur together with a migraine headache, such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and sensitivity to sound.

Sumatriptan is not an ordinary pain reliever. It will not relieve any kind of pain other than migraine headaches. This medicine is usually used for people whose headaches are not relieved by acetaminophen, aspirin, or other pain relievers.

Sumatriptan has caused serious side effects in some people, especially in those who have heart or blood vessel disease. Be sure that you discuss with your doctor the risks of using this medicine as well as its benefits.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.