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Intranasal Sumatriptan in Adolescents with Migraine

A Viewpoint by Michael Christensen

Author: Michael Christensen

Published in: CNS Drugs | Issue 4/2005

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Sumatriptan belongs to a class of agents that are serotonin 5-HT₁ agonists, which are thought to exert their effects by constricting cranial blood vessels and inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators. Sumatriptan was the first of a number of drugs in this class that are available for the treatment of migraine. It is available as an injectable for subcutaneous administration, an oral tablet, a suppository for rectal administration and as a nasal spray. The different dosage forms allow sumatriptan administration to be adapted to patient preference. …

Title: Intranasal Sumatriptan in Adolescents with Migraine
A Viewpoint by Michael Christensen
Author: Michael Christensen
Publication date: 01-04-2005
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: CNS Drugs / Issue 4/2005
Print ISSN: 1172-7047
Electronic ISSN: 1179-1934
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2165/00023210-200519040-00008

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Intranasal Sumatriptan in Adolescents with Migraine

A Viewpoint by Michael Christensen

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