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The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment.
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Brand name :
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IMIGRAN Injection 3
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine constricts excessively dilated intracranial/extracranial blood vessels under migraine attack and puts them back to normal. It also reduces inflammation around the vessels by suppressing the release of the substance which causes inflammation.
It is usually used to treat migraine and cluster headache attack, for not to prevent it.
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Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
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If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you have: heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, hepatic disease, or kidney disease.
If you have had: epileptiform attack, heart disease, or cerebrovascular disease.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
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Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
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Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is (( to be written by a healthcare professional))
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In general, inject this medicine once subcutaneously when migraine or cluster headache attacks occur.
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If the medicine is required to inject twice a day, separate the doses by at least 1 hour.
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Precautions while taking this medicine
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This medicine may cause sleepiness. Avoid operating dangerous machinery, such as driving a car.
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Possible adverse reactions to this medicine
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include feverish, malaise, pain, pressured feeling, transient blood pressure rising, dizziness, nausea/vomiting and skin symptoms such as hives, rash, etc.. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
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respiratory distress, cold sweat, dizziness on standing up [anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis]
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palpitation, rapid pulse, chest pain [arrhythmia, ischemic heart disease-like symptoms]
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consciousness disorder, convulsion [epileptiform attack]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
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