Medications for Headache
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 12 Approved Drugs for Headache
SUMAtriptan
Brand Names
Migranow, Zembrace SymTouch, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Imitrex, Treximet
SUMAtriptan
Brand Names
Migranow, Zembrace SymTouch, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Imitrex, Treximet
Form: Spray, Injection, 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 injection is indicated in adults for the acute treatment of migraine, with or without aura, and the acute treatment of cluster headache. Limitations of Use: Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine or cluster headache has been established. If a patient has no response to the first migraine or cluster headache attack treated with IMITREX injection, reconsider the diagnosis before IMITREX injection is administered to treat any subsequent attacks., IMITREX injection is not indicated for the prevention of migraine or cluster headache attacks. IMITREX injection is a serotonin (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for:, Acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults ( 1 ), Acute treatment of cluster headache in adults ( 1 ) Limitations of Use:, Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine or cluster headache has been established ( 1 ), Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine or cluster headache attacks ( 1 )
OxyCODONE
Brand Names
Endocet, Nalocet, Percocet, HYDROcodone APAP, HYDROcodone, Tencon, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Allzital, Homatropine Methylbromide, RoxyBond, Norco, Fioricet, Oxaydo, Hysingla, Xtampza, Butalbital, Butal, Ascomp
OxyCODONE
Brand Names
Endocet, Nalocet, Percocet, HYDROcodone APAP, HYDROcodone, Tencon, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Allzital, Homatropine Methylbromide, RoxyBond, Norco, Fioricet, Oxaydo, Hysingla, Xtampza, Butalbital, Butal, Ascomp
Form: Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: December 07, 1983
Classification: Methylxanthine
Oxycodone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Limitations of Use Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended doses [see Warnings and Precautions.
Valproic
Generic Name
Valproic
Valproic
Generic Name
Valproic
Form: Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 13, 1995
Classification: Anti-epileptic Agent
Valproic Acid Oral Solution 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. Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including cisplatin ≥ 50 mg/m 2. 2. Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. 3. Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with radiotherapy in patients receiving either total body irradiation, single high-dose fraction to the abdomen, or daily fractions to the abdomen. 4. Prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting. As with other antiemetics, routine prophylaxis is not recommended for patients in whom there is little expectation that nausea and/or vomiting will occur postoperatively. In patients where nausea and/or vomiting must be avoided postoperatively, ondansetron orally disintegrating tablets are recommended even where the incidence of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting is low.
Meloxicam
Brand Names
Xifyrm, Symbravo
Meloxicam
Brand Names
Xifyrm, Symbravo
Form: Injection, Tablet, Suspension, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous
FDA approval date: November 01, 2005
Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of meloxicam and other treatment options before deciding to use meloxicam. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. Meloxicam is indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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