Ubrogepant
Ubrogepant is a prescription medication used for the acute treatment of migraine attacks in adults. It belongs to a class of drugs called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists, which work by blocking CGRP receptors involved in migraine pain and inflammation. This medication is taken orally at the onset of a migraine headache and is not intended for migraine prevention.
Ubrogepant is an acute migraine treatment that blocks CGRP receptors to relieve migraine pain in adults.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- N02CD04
- RxNorm
- 2268216
- Generic
- Ubrogepant
- Class
- atc-n02
- Brands
- Ubrelvy
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adult patients. It is used to treat migraine attacks when they occur, not to prevent future migraines.
Ubrogepant is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist. It works by selectively blocking CGRP receptors, which reduces the inflammatory response and pain signaling associated with migraine attacks.
Should be taken as soon as possible after migraine onset. Not recommended for patients with end-stage renal disease or severe hepatic impairment. May cause drowsiness; avoid driving until effects are known. Not studied in pregnancy; consult healthcare provider. Maximum of one dose per 24 hours for most patients.
Official drug label
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