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Medicines sumatriptan succinateQuestion & answer

sumatriptan succinate · Medicine question

Which enzyme primarily metabolises sumatriptan succinate?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Sumatriptan succinate is primarily metabolised through oxidative metabolism mediated by monoamine oxidase A.

Sources for this answer

Imigran Injection, SubjectGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 27Document updated 27 October 2025

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