Sumatriptan
Imitrex, Tosymra (sumatriptan) is a small molecule pharmaceutical. Sumatriptan was first approved as Imitrex on 1997-08-26. It is used to treat cluster headache and migraine disorders in the USA. The pharmaceutical is active against 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1D and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B. In addition, it is known to target 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A, 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1F, 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 5A, 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1E, 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 6, and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7. Imitrex's patents are valid until 2031-07-19 (FDA).
Trade Name | Imitrex, Tosymra |
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Common Name | Sumatriptan |
Indication | cluster headache, migraine disorders |
Drug Class | Antimigraine agents (5-HT1 receptor agonists),sumatriptan derivatives |