Sumatriptan

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (29 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

12 Nov 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Sumatriptan is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an abortive treatment for migraine attacks in adults, both with and without aura. Administering sumatriptan via the subcutaneous route can offer relief for acute episodes of cluster headaches. Based on clinical studies, sumatriptan is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for migraines when administered intravenously, subcutaneously, or orally. The medication is also used to alleviate symptoms of photophobia, nausea, headache, and functional disability. Triptans function by reducing the transmission of pain impulses to the trigeminal nucleus caudalis and minimizing the release of inflammatory mediators from trigeminal nerves. As a result of this mechanism, there is a reduction in the vasodilation caused by calcitonin gene–related peptide. Migraine pain is associated with dilatation of the middle cerebral artery (MCA), which lowers the regional cerebral blood flow velocity. The reversal of MCA dilatation by sumatriptan indicates the involvement of the 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) receptor system in the migraine's pathogenesis. This activity discusses the indications, mechanism of action, methods of administration, significant adverse effects, contraindications, and monitoring guidelines of sumatriptan for interprofessional healthcare teams to guide patient therapy and treat indicated disorders associated with migraines.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify appropriate candidates for sumatriptan therapy based on migraine characteristics and patient history.

  • Apply knowledge of sumatriptan's mechanism of action to provide effective migraine pain relief.

  • Assess patients for potential adverse effects related to the central nervous system and recognize signs of serotonin syndrome.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team to optimize sumatriptan therapy and ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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