Tag: Triptans

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…