Where do triptans act in the treatment of migraine?

Pain. 2005 May;115(1-2):1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2005.03.008.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain / drug effects*
  • Brain / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Migraine Disorders / metabolism*
  • Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT1 / metabolism*
  • Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor Agonists*
  • Serotonin Receptor Agonists / administration & dosage
  • Serotonin Receptor Agonists / pharmacokinetics
  • Sumatriptan / administration & dosage*
  • Sumatriptan / pharmacokinetics*

Substances

  • Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT1
  • Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor Agonists
  • Serotonin Receptor Agonists
  • Sumatriptan