Sunapro Tablet 10'S

Sunapro Tablet 10'S belongs to the group of medicines called antimigraine agents used to prevent migraine symptoms such as headache, nausea, and vomiting. Migraine is a neurological condition characterised by an intense pulsating, throbbing, pounding, debilitating headache that usually occurs on one side of the head; however, it can occur on both sides or shift. Hormonal changes, stress, bright lights, loud sounds, and certain foods and drinks can trigger migraine headaches.

Sunapro Tablet 10'S is a combination of two drugs, namely: Sumatriptan and Naproxen sodium. Sumatriptan acts on the serotonin (5-HT) receptors in the brain, thereby causing the narrowing of the brain's blood vessels, affecting the blood flow patterns associated with headaches. Naproxen sodium is a painkiller that works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) and prostaglandins (PG) responsible for pain/inflammation. Thus, Sunapro Tablet 10'S prevents symptoms of migraine.

Take Sunapro Tablet 10'S as prescribed. You are advised to take Sunapro Tablet 10'S for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, chest discomfort, dry mouth, irregular heartbeats, and heartburn. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently. 

Sunapro Tablet 10'S can increase the risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach and intestines. Consult your doctor before taking Sunapro Tablet 10'S if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Sunapro Tablet 10'S should not be taken during the third trimester of pregnancy. Sunapro Tablet 10'S may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Sunapro Tablet 10'S is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Sunapro Tablet 10'S as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.

Sunapro Tablet 10'S is a combination of two drugs, namely: Sumatriptan and Naproxen sodium. Sunapro Tablet 10'S is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. Sumatriptan is a serotonin receptor agonist that acts on the serotonin (5-HT) receptors located in the brain which causes narrowing of the brain's blood vessels, thereby affecting the blood flow patterns with a headache. Naproxen sodium is a pain killer which works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make other chemical prostaglandins (PG). By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser PGs are produced, thereby reducing pain in migraine.

• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Chest discomfort
• Dry mouth
• Irregular heartbeats
• Heartburn

Do not take Sunapro Tablet 10'S if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have had any recent heart surgery or stroke, blood circulation problems, heart problems, narrowing of blood vessels to the stomach, legs, arms or kidneys, or uncontrolled high blood pressure; if you are taking MAO inhibitors/antidepressants or have taken them in the last 14 days; or if you have taken 5-HT agonists called triptan or ergotamine in the last 24 hours. Be cautious as Sunapro Tablet 10'S can increase the risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, stomach and intestine perforation. Inform your doctor before taking Sunapro Tablet 10'S if you have high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, overweight, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Sunapro Tablet 10'S if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Sunapro Tablet 10'S should not be taken during the third trimester of pregnancy. Sunapro Tablet 10'S may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Sunapro Tablet 10'S should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Sunapro Tablet 10'S as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Stop taking Sunapro Tablet 10'S and consult your doctor immediately if you have stomach pain or any signs of bleeding in the intestine or stomach such as blood in stools.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Sunapro Tablet 10'S may have interaction with blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin), cardiac glycoside (digoxin), anti-psychotic (lithium), anti-rheumatoid (methotrexate), anti-depressant (citalopram, duloxetine, desvenlafaxine, fluoxetine), anti-hypertensive (metoprolol), an antacid (omeprazole). 

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcohol, smoking, and caffeinated products. Do not consume grapefruit while taking Sunapro Tablet 10'S.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have asthma, fluid retention, gastrointestinal toxicity, renal toxicity, cardiovascular disease, anaemia, heart failure, liver toxicity, high blood pressure, seizure, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium), and platelet aggregation inhibition.

• WARFARIN
• ASPIRIN
• LITHIUM
• METHOTREXATE
• DIGITOXIN
• CITALOPRAM
• DULOXETINE
• FLUOXETINE
• DESVENLAFAXINE
• METOPROLOL
• OMEPRAZOLE

• Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and boosts self-esteem.
• Avoid bright lights, loud noise, and extreme temperatures.
• Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
• Massage your scalp to ease the pain.
• Lie down in a quiet, darkroom.
• Place a cold cloth over your forehead or neck.
• Avoid smoking, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks. 
• Learn what triggers your migraine and try avoiding them.
• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids.
• Learn relaxation skills as they help in reducing stress.

Migraine: Migraine is a neurological condition that is characterised by an intense, debilitating headache. Hormonal changes, stress, lack or excess of sleep, bright lights, loud sounds, certain foods and drinks can trigger migraine headaches. Warning symptoms precede migraine headache one or two days before the headache itself. The warning symptoms include food cravings, depression, fatigue, hyperactivity, irritability, and neck stiffness. Symptoms of migraine include throbbing pain in one particular area with varying intensity, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling sensation, difficulty speaking, sensitivity to sound and light.