Tag: Drugs for Migraine Headache
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Triptans & Ergots
Drugs for Migraine Headache TRIPTANS Almotriptan AXERT Eletriptan RELPAX Frovatriptan FROVA Naratriptan AMERGE Rizatriptan MAXALT, MAXALT-MLT Sumatriptan IMITREX, ONZETRA, ZEMBRACE Zolmitriptan ZOMIG ERGOTS Dihydroergotamine DHE 45, MIGRANAL Ergotamine tartrate ERGOMAR
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Drugs for Migraine Headache
Drugs for Migraine Headache TRIPTANS Almotriptan AXERT Eletriptan RELPAX Frovatriptan FROVA Naratriptan AMERGE Rizatriptan MAXALT, MAXALT-MLT Sumatriptan IMITREX, ONZETRA, ZEMBRACE Zolmitriptan ZOMIG ERGOTS Dihydroergotamine DHE 45, MIGRANAL Ergotamine tartrate ERGOMAR NSAIDs Aspirin BAYER, BUFFERIN, ECOTRIN Ibuprofen ADVIL, MOTRIN Indomethacin INDOCIN Ketorolac Generic only Naproxen ALEVE, ANAPROX, NAPROSYN PROPHYLACTIC AGENTS Anticonvulsants β-Blockers Calcium channel blockers Tricyclic…
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Ergotamine
Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ergomar Ergot Derivatives Description Ergot alkaloid; roughly 70% effective for relief of migraine. Prolonged use/excessive dose can lead to ergotism, dependence, or rebound HA; do not exceed daily and weekly dose limits. Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to drug or excipients Concomitant…
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Dihydroergotamine
Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; D.H.E. 45, Migranal, Trudhesa Ergot Derivatives Description Parenteral and nasally administered ergotamine derivativeUsed for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura and cluster headacheAssociated with serious adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events; cardiovascular evaluation recommended prior to starting therapy Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of…
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Zolmitriptan
Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zomig, Zomig Rapimelt, Zomig-ZMT Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists; Antimigraine Agents Description Serotonin agonist for migraine treatmentAvailable in oral and nasal spray formulasSimilar to sumatriptan, but unlike sumatriptan, zolmitriptan can penetrate the CNS to act centrally within the trigeminovascular system Indications Indicated for acute treatment of migraine with or without…
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Sumatriptan
Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Imitrex, Imitrex Statdose, Zembrace SymTouch Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists; Antimigraine Agents sumatriptan intranasal (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Imitrex Intranasal, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra Classes: Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists; Antimigraine Agents Description Oral serotonin agonistUsed for acute migraine in patients >= 6 years oldCauses less sustained coronary artery constriction than ergot alkaloids Indications Indicated…
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Rizatriptan
Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Maxalt, Maxalt MLT Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists; Antimigraine Agents Description Oral serotonin agonistUsed for acute migraine in patients >= 6 years oldCauses less sustained coronary artery constriction than ergot alkaloids Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. Contraindications Hypersensitivity Ischemic heart disease, uncontrolled…
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Naratriptan
Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Amerge Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists; Antimigraine Agents Description Oral serotonin agonistUsed for treatment of acute migraine; has been used off-label for menstrual migraine prophylaxisSimilar to sumatriptan but with a longer half life/duration of action Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. For menstrual…
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Frovatriptan
Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Frova, Migard Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists; Antimigraine Agents Description Oral serotonin agonistFor acute migraine treatment; may be used off-label for menstrual migraine prophylaxisLonger half-life and lower headache recurrence rate than other serotonin agonists Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. Indicated for acute…
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Eletriptan
Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Relpax Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists; Antimigraine Agents Description Oral, serotonin (5HT1B/1D) receptor agonist (triptan)Used for acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adultsSafety of treating average of more than 3 migraine attacks in 30-day period not established Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with…
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Almotriptan
Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Axert Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists; Antimigraine Agents Description Oral serotonin agonist for migraine; similar to sumatriptan, but with a higher patient acceptability rating regarding ADRs; FDA approved in adults and pediatrics 12—17 years of age. Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine attacks in patients with a…