Zolmitriptan
Zomig is a brand-name prescription medication containing the active ingredient zolmitriptan, belonging to the triptan drug class. It is primarily used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. The medication works by narrowing blood vessels around the brain and reducing inflammatory substances that cause migraine pain.
Zomig is a triptan medication used to treat acute migraine attacks in adults.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 153354
- Generic
- Zomig
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. May also be prescribed for cluster headache episodes.
Zomig is a serotonin (5-HT1B/1D) receptor agonist that causes vasoconstriction of cranial blood vessels and inhibits the release of inflammatory neuropeptides involved in migraine pathophysiology.
Should not be used by patients with cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or those taking ergot derivatives or MAO inhibitors. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and tingling sensations. Not for migraine prevention. Should be taken at migraine onset for best effectiveness.
Official drug label
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