Eletriptan is a medical agent from the group of triptans (5-HT1 agonists). It is mainly used for the treatment of acute headaches as well as migraine. Electriptan achieves its effectiveness by reducing the release of serotonin in the brain. What is eletriptan? The active ingredient eletriptan is found in numerous migraine medications. The drug belongs … Eletriptan: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Eletriptan is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Relpax, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2000. Structure and properties Eletriptan (C22H26N2O2S, Mr = 382.5 g/mol) is a lipophilic methylpyrrolidinyltryptamine substituted with a sulfonylbenzene. It is present in drugs as eletriptan hydrobromide, a white powder that is readily soluble in … Eletriptan
Products Triptans are mainly taken in the form of film-coated tablets and melting tablets. Some are also available as subcutaneous injectable solutions and nasal sprays. Suppositories are no longer commercially available in many countries. Sumatriptan (Imigran) was the first agent in this group to be approved in the United States in 1992 and in many … Triptans: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Definition Medication overuse involves using self-purchased or physician-prescribed medications for too long, too much, or too frequently. The duration of therapy prescribed by a healthcare professional or by the professional and patient information is exceeded, the maximum single or daily dose is too high because of a dose increase, or the dosing interval is too … Medication Overuse
Background Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a neurotransmitter biosynthesized from the amino acid tryptophan by decarboxylation and hydroxylation. It binds to seven different families of the serotonin receptor (5-HT1 to 5-HT7) and elicits central and peripheral effects that affect mood, behavior, sleep-wake cycle, thermoregulation, pain perception, appetite, vomiting, muscles, and nerves, among others. Serotonin is vasoconstrictive … Serotonin Syndrome: Causes and Treatment
A triptan is a drug used to treat cluster headaches and migraines. Triptans are particularly well suited to control moderate to severe migraine attacks. What is triptan? A triptan is a drug used to treat cluster headaches and migraines. Triptans belong to the group of migraine medications and are administered for acute migraines as well … Triptan: Effects, Uses & Risks
