Drug reference
zolmitriptan
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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 antidromic neuronal nerve fiber transmission
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Nausea
- Neck/throat/jaw pain
- Weakness
- Parasthesia
- Warm/cold sensation
Known interactions (8)
- almotriptan + zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- eletriptan + zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- ergotamine + zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- frovatriptan + zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + zolmitriptan Contraindicated
- bromocriptine + zolmitriptan Moderate
- cabergoline + zolmitriptan Moderate
- Fluoxetine + zolmitriptan Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is zolmitriptan?
zolmitriptan belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does zolmitriptan work?
Selective 5-HT1 receptor agonist in cranial arteries; causes vasoconstriction and reduces inflammation associated with antidromic neuronal nerve fiber transmission
What are the common side effects of zolmitriptan?
Dizziness, Somnolence, Nausea, Neck/throat/jaw pain, Weakness, Parasthesia, Warm/cold sensation
Which drugs interact with zolmitriptan?
almotriptan, eletriptan, ergotamine, frovatriptan, isocarboxazid, bromocriptine, cabergoline, Fluoxetine
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