• Acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
• Selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist. • Constricts intracranial blood vessels and inhibits the release of pro-inflammatory neuropeptides.
• Absorption: Rapidly absorbed, peak plasma concentrations in 1-1.5 hours. • Metabolism: Primarily hepatic via monoamine oxidase-A (MAO-A). • Elimination: Half-life of approximately 2-3 hours, excreted mainly in urine.
• 5-10 mg orally, may repeat after 2 hours if needed, maximum 30 mg/day.
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