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According to the American Headache Society, "Patients frequently state that they have difficulty accessing triptans prescribed to them." [ 37 ] In the U.S. triptans cost from $12 to $120 each, and more than 80% of U.S. health insurance plans place a limit on the amount of pills available to a patient per month, which has been called "arbitrary ...
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Like all triptans, almotriptan has a high and specific affinity for serotonin 5-HT 1B/1D receptors. Binding of the drug to the receptor leads to vasoconstriction of the cranial (brain) blood vessels and thus affects the redistribution of blood flow. Almotriptan significantly increases cerebral blood flow and reduces blood flow through ...
Triptans are used for the treatment of severe migraine attacks or those that do not respond to NSAIDs [4] or other over-the-counter drugs. [5] Triptans are a mid-line treatment suitable for many migraineurs with typical attacks.
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A meta-analysis of 53 clinical trials has shown that all triptans are effective for treating migraine at marketed doses and that naratriptan, although less effective than sumatriptan and rizatriptan was more effective than placebo in reducing migraine symptoms at two hours [3] and efficacy was demonstrated in almost two thirds of subjects after four hours of treatment.
The triptan drug class includes 1st generation sumatriptan (which has poor bioavailability), and second generation zolmitriptan. [2] Due to their safety, efficacy and selectivity, triptans are considered first line agents for abortion of migraines. [2]
Frovatriptan, sold under the brand name Frova, is a triptan drug developed by Vernalis for the treatment of migraine headaches [1] and for short term prevention of menstrual migraine. [2] The product is licensed to Endo Pharmaceuticals in North America and Menarini in Europe.