Drug reference
eletriptan
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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
- Asthenia
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Nausea
- Palpitation
- Chest pain/tightnes
Known interactions (19)
- almotriptan + eletriptan Contraindicated
- clarithromycin + eletriptan Contraindicated
- eletriptan + ergotamine Contraindicated
- eletriptan + frovatriptan Contraindicated
- eletriptan + itraconazole Contraindicated
- eletriptan + ketoconazole Contraindicated
- eletriptan + naratriptan Contraindicated
- eletriptan + rizatriptan Contraindicated
- eletriptan + sumatriptan Contraindicated
- eletriptan + zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- eletriptan + erythromycin Major
- eletriptan + isocarboxazid Major
- eletriptan + linezolid Major
- eletriptan + mifepristone Major
- eletriptan + phenelzine Major
- eletriptan + tranylcypromine Major
- bromocriptine + eletriptan Moderate
- cabergoline + eletriptan Moderate
- chloramphenicol + eletriptan Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is eletriptan?
eletriptan belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does eletriptan 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 eletriptan?
Asthenia, Dizziness, Somnolence, Headache, Nausea, Palpitation, Chest pain/tightnes
Which drugs interact with eletriptan?
almotriptan, clarithromycin, ergotamine, frovatriptan, itraconazole, ketoconazole, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, erythromycin, isocarboxazid, linezolid, mifepristone, phenelzine
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