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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.
Because there are too many side-effects for 5-HT to be used as a drug, scientists started research on the receptors of 5-HT in order to discover and develop a more specific agonist for 5-HT receptors. Research on the 5-HT receptors and their effect led to discovery of several types and subtypes of 5-HT.
Triptans have few side effects if used in correct dosage and frequency. The most common adverse effect is recurrence of migraine. A systematic review found that "rizatriptan 10 mg was the only triptan with a recurrence rate greater than that of placebo". [24]
Lasmiditan is a serotonin receptor agonist that, like the unsuccessful LY-334,370, selectively binds to the 5-HT 1F receptor subtype. A number of triptans have been shown to act on this subtype as well, but only after their affinity for 5-HT 1B and 5-HT 1D has been made responsible for their anti-migraine activity.
The most common side effects [14] reported by at least 2% of patients in controlled trials of sumatriptan (25-, 50-, and 100-mg tablets) for migraine are atypical sensations (paresthesias and warm/cold sensations) reported by 4% in the placebo group and 5–6% in the sumatriptan groups, pain and other pressure sensations (including chest pain ...
Sumatriptan/naproxen, sold under the brand name Treximet among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat migraines. [2] It is taken by mouth. [2] It contains sumatriptan, as the succinate, a serotonin 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) 1b/1d receptor agonist (); and naproxen as the sodium salt, a member of the arylacetic acid group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Side effects are similar to other triptan medications, with the incidence of side effects reportedly being lower than sumatriptan, and side effects occurring rarely except when above 2.5mg. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] The risk of triptan side effects is also in general low, according to a systematic review. [ 7 ]
Other side effects may include myocardial infarction, stroke, high blood pressure, serotonin syndrome, and anaphylaxis. [3] Excessive use may result in medication overuse headaches . [ 3 ] Use is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended within 24 hours after taking a dose. [ 4 ]