Drug reference
frovatriptan
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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
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Chest pain
- Paresthesia
- Hot or cold sensation
Known interactions (13)
- almotriptan + frovatriptan Contraindicated
- eletriptan + frovatriptan Contraindicated
- ergotamine + frovatriptan Contraindicated
- frovatriptan + naratriptan Contraindicated
- frovatriptan + rizatriptan Contraindicated
- frovatriptan + sumatriptan Contraindicated
- frovatriptan + zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- frovatriptan + isocarboxazid Major
- frovatriptan + linezolid Major
- frovatriptan + phenelzine Major
- frovatriptan + tranylcypromine Major
- bromocriptine + frovatriptan Moderate
- cabergoline + frovatriptan Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is frovatriptan?
frovatriptan belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does frovatriptan 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 frovatriptan?
Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Chest pain, Paresthesia, Hot or cold sensation
Which drugs interact with frovatriptan?
almotriptan, eletriptan, ergotamine, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, bromocriptine, cabergoline
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