Zembrace
Zembrace is a brand-name medication containing sumatriptan, used for the acute treatment of migraines and cluster headaches in adults. It belongs to a class of drugs called triptans, which work by narrowing blood vessels around the brain and reducing inflammatory substances that contribute to headache pain. This medication is administered via subcutaneous injection and is designed for individuals who need rapid relief from severe headache symptoms.
Zembrace is a triptan medication for acute migraine and cluster headache relief, administered by injection.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1738577
- Generic
- Zembrace
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura, and cluster headaches in adults who require rapid symptom relief.
Zembrace is a serotonin (5-HT1B/1D) receptor agonist that causes vasoconstriction of cranial blood vessels and reduces inflammatory neuropeptide release, alleviating headache and associated symptoms like nausea and sensitivity to light/sound.
Not for preventive use; contraindicated in patients with cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or recent MAOI use. May cause dizziness or drowsiness; use caution when driving. Should not be used within 24 hours of other triptans. Common side effects include injection site reactions, tingling, and warmth.
Official drug label
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