Generic name for imitrex?

What is the generic name for Imitrex?

Imitrex is the brand name for the drug sumatriptan (generic name: sumatriptan). [1]

Are there different Imitrex formulations with the same generic?

Yes. Imitrex comes in multiple forms (for example, tablets and injection), but the generic medicine is still sumatriptan. [1]

Why do people ask “generic name for Imitrex”?

Because “Imitrex” is a brand, and patients typically want the active ingredient to compare options (including generics) and understand what they’re taking. [1]

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/imitrex.html