Indications
ZEMBRACE SymTouch is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. ZEMBRACE SymTouch is a serotonin (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for: Acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use : Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. ( 1 ) Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use : Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established.
If a patient has no response to the first migraine attack treated with ZEMBRACE SymTouch, reconsider the diagnosis before ZEMBRACE SymTouch is administered to treat any subsequent attacks. ZEMBRACE SymTouch injection is not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks.
Contraindications
ZEMBRACE SymTouch injection is contraindicated in patients with: Ischemic coronary artery disease (CAD) (angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction, or documented silent ischemia) or coronary artery vasospasm, including Prinzmetal's angina [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or arrhythmias associated with other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .
History of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) or history of hemiplegic or basilar migraine because these patients are at a higher risk of stroke [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Peripheral vascular disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . Ischemic bowel disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . Uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] . Recent (i.e., within 24 hours) use of ergotamine-containing medication, ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide), or another 5-hydroxytryptamine1 (5-HT 1 ) agonist [see Drug Interactions (7.1 , 7.3) ] .
Concurrent administration of an MAO-A inhibitor or recent (within 2 weeks) use of an MAO-A inhibitor [see Drug Interactions (7.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Known hypersensitivity to sumatriptan (angioedema and anaphylaxis seen) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] . Severe hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . History of coronary artery disease or coronary vasospasm ( 4 ) Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorders ( 4 ) History of stroke, transient ischemic attack, or hemiplegic or basilar migraine ( 4 ) Peripheral vascular disease ( 4 ) Ischemic bowel disease ( 4 ) Uncontrolled hypertension ( 4 ) Recent (within 24 hours) use of another 5-HT 1 agonist (e.g., another triptan) or of an ergotamine-containing medication ( 4 ) Concurrent or recent (past 2 weeks) use of monoamine oxidase-A inhibitor ( 4 ) Hypersensitivity to sumatriptan (angioedema and anaphylaxis seen) ( 4 ) Severe hepatic impairment ( 4 )
At a glance
- Brand name
- Zembrace Symtouch
- Active substance
- sumatriptan succinate
- Route
- Subcutaneous
- Dosage form
- Solution
- Applicant
- Tonix Meds
- Status
- Prescription
- FDA approval
- 28 Jan 2016
- Application
- NDA208223-001



