5HT1 agonists

(triptans)

Drugs that stimulate receptors for the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydrotryptamine; 5-hydroxytryptamine (= serotonin)) and are used in the treatment of migraine. They have effects similar to serotonin, rapidly reversing the dilatation of the blood vessels in the brain that is thought to cause a migraine attack. 5-hydroxytryptamine (= serotonin)₁ agonists are used to treat acute attacks of migraine; they should not be taken with other drugs used for this purpose. See almotriptan; eletriptan; frovatriptan; naratriptan; rizatriptan; sumatriptan; zolmitriptan.

Side effects, precautions, and interactions with other drugs:
see entries for individual 5-hydroxytryptamine (= serotonin)₁ agonists.

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