Drug Name: | Zolmitriptan |
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Drug Class: | Selective serotonin receptor agonist |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to serotonin receptors in the brain, causing vasoconstriction of dilated blood vessels and reducing inflammation
- Inhibits the release of neuropeptides that cause pain and inflammation
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Use: | - Acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura
- Not recommended for prophylaxis or for the management of hemiplegic or basilar migraines
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Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Paresthesia
- Dry mouth
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to zolmitriptan or any component of the formulation
- Ischemic heart disease
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- History of stroke or transient ischemic attack
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Severe hepatic impairment
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Specialty: | - Neurology
- Emergency Medicine
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