Zolmitriptan
Medication used in treatment of migraines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Zolmitriptan, sold under the brand name Zomig among others, is a triptan used in the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura and cluster headaches. It is a selective serotonin receptor agonist of the 1B and 1D subtypes.
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Trade names | Zomig, others |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a601129 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth, nasal spray |
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Bioavailability | 40% (oral) |
Protein binding | 25% |
Metabolism | Liver (CYP1A2-mediated, to active metabolite) |
Elimination half-life | 3 hours |
Excretion | Kidney (65%) and fecal (35%) |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.158.186 |
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Formula | C16H21N3O2 |
Molar mass | 287.363 g·mol−1 |
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It was patented in 1990 and approved for medical use in 1997.[1]