New Delhi, June 22 (PTI) Drug firm Sun Pharma today said it has received the US health regulator's approval for the launch of its generic Sumatriptan Succinate injections, used in the treatment of migraines and headaches, in the American market.
The Mumbai-headquartered firm's US subsidiary has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Sumatriptan Succinate injections in strength of 6 mg (base)/0.5ml, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said in a statement.
"Annual sale for Sumatriptan Succinate injections in the US is approximately USD 190 million," the company said.
Generic Sumatriptan Succinate injections are equivalent to GlaxoSmithKline's Imitrex Stat dose system in the same strength, it added.
"Sumatriptan Succinate injection is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura and the acute treatment of cluster headache episodes," it said.