Sumatriptan Succinate (specifically)

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Imitrex Succinate

Pharmacological Mechanism

Sumatriptan as the succinate salt — sublingual + injectable formulations use this salt for solubility. Same 5-HT1B/1D agonism + cranial vasoconstriction as sumatriptan. Listed separately because the salt MW differs from free base for solubility-dependent dosing.

Half-Life (t½)

SC: 2.5h

Dosing Guidelines

• SC: Typical 6mg (Range: 4 - 6 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous
• cardiovascular