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These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Headache.
Found 11 Approved Drugs for Headache
OxyCODONE
Brand Names
Allzital, Ascomp, Butal, Butalbital, ConZip, Endocet, Fioricet, Homatropine Methylbromide, HYDROcodone, HYDROcodone APAP, Hysingla, Nalocet, Norco, Oxaydo, OxyContin, Percocet, Roxicodone, RoxyBond, Tencon, TraMADol, Xtampza
OxyCODONE
Brand Names
Allzital, Ascomp, Butal, Butalbital, ConZip, Endocet, Fioricet, Homatropine Methylbromide, HYDROcodone, HYDROcodone APAP, Hysingla, Nalocet, Norco, Oxaydo, OxyContin, Percocet, Roxicodone, RoxyBond, Tencon, TraMADol, Xtampza
Form: Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: December 07, 1983
Classification: Opioid Agonist
Butalbital and Acetaminophen tablets are indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache. Evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of this combination product in the treatment of multiple recurrent headaches is unavailable. Caution in this regard is required because butalbital is habit-forming and potentially abusable.
SUMAtriptan
Brand Names
Imitrex, Migranow, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Treximet, Zembrace SymTouch
SUMAtriptan
Brand Names
Imitrex, Migranow, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Treximet, Zembrace SymTouch
Form: Injection, Spray, Tablet, Kit, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Subcutaneous, Nasal, Oral
FDA approval date: January 23, 1997
Classification: Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist
IMITREX tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Limitations of Use: Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine headache has been established. If a patient has no response to the first migraine attack treated with IMITREX, reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before IMITREX is administered to treat any subsequent attacks., IMITREX is not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks., Safety and effectiveness of IMITREX tablets have not been established for cluster headache. IMITREX is a serotonin (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use:, Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine headache has been established. ( 1 ), Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine attacks. ( 1 ), Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache. ( 1 )
Valproic
Generic Name
Valproic
Valproic
Generic Name
Valproic
Form: Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: July 01, 1986
Classification: Anti-epileptic Agent
Valproic acid is indicated for: Monotherapy and adjunctive therapy of complex partial seizures; sole and adjunctive therapy of simple and complex absence seizures; adjunctive therapy in patients with multiple seizure types that include absence seizures ( 1 )
Ondansetron
Brand Names
Ondansetron ODT, Sumansetron
Ondansetron
Brand Names
Ondansetron ODT, Sumansetron
Form: Injection, Tablet, Kit, Solution
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: November 07, 2006
Classification: Serotonin-3 Receptor Antagonist
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ondansetron orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with: highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including cisplatin greater than or equal to 50 mg/m2 initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy radiotherapy in patients receiving either total body irradiation, single high-dose fraction to the abdomen, or daily fractions to the abdomen Ondansetron orally disintegrating tablets also indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting.
Meloxicam
Brand Names
Qamzova, Symbravo, Xifyrm, Zybic
Meloxicam
Brand Names
Qamzova, Symbravo, Xifyrm, Zybic
Form: Injection, Tablet, Suspension, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous
FDA approval date: November 01, 2005
Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
QAMZOVA is indicated for use in adults for the management of moderate-to-severe pain, alone or in combination with non-NSAID analgesics. Limitation of Use Because of delayed onset of analgesia, QAMZOVA alone is not recommended for use when rapid onset of analgesia is required. QAMZOVA contains meloxicam, which is an NSAID, and is indicated for use in adults for the management of moderate-to-severe pain, alone or in combination with non-NSAID analgesics. Limitation of Use Because of delayed onset of analgesia, QAMZOVA alone is not recommended for use when rapid onset of analgesia is required. ( 1 )
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