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Sumatriptan
Part of group: Anti-migraine agent
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Not acceptable / incompatible with flying duties
Active ingredient(s)
2 in groupAnti-migraine agent
Typical grounding period: 24 hours
Measured from the last dose, and only once completely side-effect free.
Guidance notes
Table A1: anti-migraine agents are unacceptable and the underlying condition is disqualifying, evaluated case-by-case. No flying for 24 hours after triptan use. Beta blockers are accepted for migraine prophylaxis per protocol.
Known SA brand names
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Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
Alternatives are informational only. The underlying medical condition must also be assessed by a DAME — a condition can ground you even when the medicine is acceptable.