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What are the brands of sumatriptan?

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on March 19, 2024.

What dosage forms are available? Are there generics available?

Official answer

by Drugs.com

Brand names of sumatriptan are: Imitrex, Onzetra Xsail, Zembrace Symtouch, and Tosymra.

Imitrex (injection)

Generic Name: sumatriptan succinate
Dosage Form and Strengths: Subcutaneous Injection - 6 mg single-dose vial
Date of Approval: December 28, 1992
Indications: migraine in adults; cluster headache in adults
Is a generic available? Generic Imitrex Availability

Imitrex (tablets)

Generic Name: sumatriptan succinate
Dosage Form and Strengths: Tablets - 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg
Date of Approval: June 1, 1995
Indication: migraine in adults
Is a generic available? Generic Imitrex Availability

Imitrex Statdose

Generic Name: sumatriptan succinate
Dosage Form and Strengths: Subcutaneous Injection - 4 mg and 6 mg single-dose prefilled syringe cartridges for use with the Imitrex Statdose Pen
Date of Approval: December 23, 1996
Indications: migraine in adults; cluster headache in adults
Is a generic available? Generic Imitrex Statdose Availability

Imitrex Nasal Spray

Generic Name: sumatriptan
Dosage Form and Strengths: Nasal Spray - 5 mg and 20 mg
Date of Approval: August 26, 1997
Indication: migraine in adults
Is a generic available? Generic Imitrex Availability

Onzetra Xsail

Generic Name: sumatriptan succinate
Dosage Form and Strengths: Nasal Powder - 11 mg
Date of Approval: January 27, 2016
Indication: migraine in adults
Is a generic available? Generic Onzetra Xsail Availability

Zembrace Symtouch

Generic Name: sumatriptan succinate
Dosage Form and Strengths: Subcutaneous Injection - 3 mg single dose prefilled, disposable auto-injector
Date of Approval: January 28, 2016
Indication: migraine in adults
Is a generic available? Generic Zembrace SymTouch Availability

Tosymra

Generic Name: sumatriptan
Dosage Form and Strengths: Nasal Spray - 10 mg
Date of Approval: January 25, 2019
Indication: migraine in adults
Is a generic available? No

Sumatriptan Combinations

Treximet

Generic Name: sumatriptan succinate and naproxen sodium
Dosage Form and Strengths: Tablets - 10 mg/60 mg and 85 mg/500 mg
Date of Approval: April 15, 2008
Indication: migraine in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older
Is a generic available? Generic Treximet Availability

Discontinued Sumatriptan Brands

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