Imitrex Subcutaneous and Zovirax Suspension

• 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.

• Generic Name: acyclovir
• Dosage Forms: capsules, tablets and suspension, oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Sitavig, Zovirax

Zovirax (acyclovir) is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.

Zovirax is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox.

Zovirax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.