IMITREX Solution for injection Ref.[10575] Active ingredients: Sumatriptan

Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US)  Revision Year: 2020 

Product description

IMITREX injection contains sumatriptan succinate, a selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist. Sumatriptan succinate is chemically designated as 3-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-methyl-indole-5-methanesulfonamide succinate (1:1), and it has the following structure:

The empirical formula is C14H21N3O2Sā€¢C4H6O4, representing a molecular weight of 413.5. Sumatriptan succinate is a white to off-white powder that is readily soluble in water and in saline.

IMITREX injection is a clear, colorless to pale yellow, sterile, nonpyrogenic solution for subcutaneous injection. Each 0.5 mL of IMITREX injection 8-mg/mL solution contains 5.6 mg of sumatriptan succinate equivalent to 4 mg of sumatriptan and 3.8 mg of sodium chloride, USP in Water for Injection, USP. Each 0.5 mL of IMITREX injection 12-mg/mL solution contains 8.4 mg of sumatriptan succinate equivalent to 6 mg of sumatriptan and 3.5 mg of sodium chloride, USP in Water for Injection, USP. The pH range of both solutions is approximately 4.2 to 5.3. The osmolality of both injections is 291 mOsmol.

Dosage Forms and Strengths
  • Injection: 4-mg and 6-mg single-dose prefilled syringe cartridges for use with the IMITREX STATdose Pen. Each 0.5 mL injection contains 5.6 mg or 8.4 mg of sumatriptan succinate equivalent to 4 or 6 mg of sumatriptan, respectively.
  • Injection: 6-mg single-dose vial. Each 0.5 mL injection contains 8.4 mg of sumatriptan succinate equivalent to 6 mg of sumatriptan.
How Supplied

IMITREX injection contains sumatriptan (base) as the succinate salt and is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale yellow, sterile, nonpyrogenic solution as follows:

Prefilled Syringe and/or Autoinjector Pen:

The needle shield of the prefilled syringe contains dry natural rubber (a latex derivative) that has the potential to cause allergic reactions in latex-sensitive individuals.

Each pack contains a Patient Information and Instructions for Use leaflet.

  • IMITREX STATdose System, 4 mg, containing 1 IMITREX STATdose Pen, 2 prefilled single-dose syringe cartridges, and 1 carrying case (NDC 0173-0739-00).
  • IMITREX STATdose System, 6 mg, containing 1 IMITREX STATdose Pen, 2 prefilled single-dose syringe cartridges, and 1 carrying case (NDC 0173-0479-00).
  • Two 4-mg single-dose prefilled syringe cartridges for use with IMITREX STATdose System (NDC 0173-0739-02).
  • Two 6-mg single-dose prefilled syringe cartridges for use with IMITREX STATdose System (NDC 0173-0478-00).

Single-Dose Vial:

  • IMITREX injection single-dose vial (6 mg/0.5 mL) in cartons containing 5 vials (NDC 0173-0449-02).

GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

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Drug Countries
IMITREX Canada, Israel, United States
 
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