Drug reference
almotriptan
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Migraine Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Selective 5-HT1 receptor agonist in cranial arteries. Causes vasoconstriction and reduces inflammation associated with antidronic neuronal transmission associated with relief of migraine
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Nausea
- Paresthesia
Known interactions (14)
- almotriptan + eletriptan Contraindicated
- almotriptan + ergotamine Contraindicated
- almotriptan + frovatriptan Contraindicated
- almotriptan + naratriptan Contraindicated
- almotriptan + rizatriptan Contraindicated
- almotriptan + sumatriptan Contraindicated
- almotriptan + zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- almotriptan + isocarboxazid Major
- almotriptan + linezolid Major
- almotriptan + phenelzine Major
- almotriptan + procarbazine Major
- almotriptan + tranylcypromine Major
- almotriptan + bromocriptine Moderate
- almotriptan + cabergoline Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is almotriptan?
almotriptan belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does almotriptan work?
Selective 5-HT1 receptor agonist in cranial arteries. Causes vasoconstriction and reduces inflammation associated with antidronic neuronal transmission associated with relief of migraine
What are the common side effects of almotriptan?
Dry mouth, Dizziness, Vomiting, Somnolence, Headache, Nausea, Paresthesia
Which drugs interact with almotriptan?
eletriptan, ergotamine, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, procarbazine, tranylcypromine, bromocriptine, cabergoline
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