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Serotonin Receptor Agonists (Triptans)
Serotonin Receptor Agonists also known as "triptans" are the newest class of medications used to treat migraine and cluster headaches. Some are available in different dosage forms including; tablets, quickly dissolving tablets that can be taken without water, nasal sprays and injections. They help relieve headaches by constricting blood vessels and moderating chemical reactions in the brain. Drugs in the class
Almotriptan
(
Axert
)
Eletriptan Tablets
(
Eletriptan Hydrobromide Tablets,
Relpax Tablets
)
Naratriptan Tablets
(
Amerge Tablets,
Naratriptan Hydrochloride Tablets
)
Rizatriptan Disintegrating Tablets
(
Maxalt MLT
)
Rizatriptan Tablets
(
Maxalt Tablets
)
Sumatriptan Injection
(
Imitrex Injection,
Imitrex Statdose Cartridge Solution for Injection,
Imitrex Statdose System Solution for Injection
)
Sumatriptan Nasal Spray
(
Imitrex Nasal Spray
)
Sumatriptan Tablets
(
Imitrex Tablets
)
Zolmitriptan Nasal Spray
(
Zomig Nasal Spray
)
Zolmitriptan Tablets
(
Zomig Tablets
)
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