Imitrex (sumatriptan) is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used in oral, intranasal or injectable dosage form to treat migraine headaches. Imitrex is available as a generic drug. The contents of this page have been copied to Talk:List_of_drugs. Please put comments there. I (User:MattKingston) am in the process of creating a list of drugs and their various names. Migraine is a primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent attacks. Approximately 44.5 million U.S. adults (18% to 26% of women and 6% to 9% of men) have experienced a migraine, according. Product Licences - MHRA and EMA. Identifies all product licences granted by the MHRA, as well as all European Medicines Agency licences under the centralised procedure. Sumatriptan reference guide for safe and effective use from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (AHFS DI). Imitrex Injection (sumatriptan succinate) is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used to treat migraine headaches. Imitrex is available as a generic drug. INTRODUCTION — Migraine is a common episodic disorder, the hallmark of which is a disabling headache generally associated with nausea, and/or light and sound sensitivity. Number: 0462. Policy. Aetna considers intravenous administration of dihydroergotamine (DHE) medically necessary for the following indications: Treatment of status migrainosus (i.e., a debilitating migraine lasting more than 72 hours) in the emergency room, urgent care or hospital setting; or.