Medications for Migraine
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 Migraine.
Found 20 Approved Drugs for Migraine
SUMAtriptan
Brand Names
Migranow, Zembrace SymTouch, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Imitrex, Treximet
SUMAtriptan
Brand Names
Migranow, Zembrace SymTouch, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Imitrex, Treximet
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
Sumatriptan injection, USP 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 sumatriptan injection, USP, reconsider the diagnosis before sumatriptan injection, USP is administered to treat any subsequent attacks. Sumatriptan injection, USP is not indicated for the prevention of migraine or cluster headache attacks. Sumatriptan injection, USP 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 )
Topiramate
Brand Names
Eprontia, Topamax, Trokendi, Qsymia, Qudexy
Topiramate
Brand Names
Eprontia, Topamax, Trokendi, Qsymia, Qudexy
Form: Tablet, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 01, 1997
Classification: Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic
Topiramate tablets are indicated for: Epilepsy: initial monotherapy in patients ≥ 2 years of age with partial onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Rizatriptan
Brand Names
Maxalt-Mlt, Rizafilm, Maxalt
Rizatriptan
Brand Names
Maxalt-Mlt, Rizafilm, Maxalt
Form: Tablet, Film
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: June 25, 2012
Classification: Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist
Rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults and in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years old. Limitations of Use Rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response for the first migraine attack treated with rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets, the diagnosis of migraine should be reconsidered before rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets are administered to treat any subsequent attacks., Rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets are not indicated for use in the management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine., Rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets are not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks., Safety and effectiveness of rizatriptan benzoate orally disintegrating tablets have not been established for cluster headache. Rizatriptan benzoate is a serotonin (5-HT) 1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults and in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age ( 1 ) Limitations of Use:, Use only after clear diagnosis of migraine has been established ( 1 ), Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine ( 1 ), Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache ( 1 )
Zolmitriptan
Brand Names
Zolmiptriptan, ZOMIG
Zolmitriptan
Brand Names
Zolmiptriptan, ZOMIG
Form: Spray, Tablet
Method of administration: Nasal, Oral
FDA approval date: May 14, 2013
Classification: Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist
Zolmitriptan tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Limitations of Use Only use zolmitriptan tablets if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response to zolmitriptan tablets treatment for the first migraine attack, reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before zolmitriptan tablets are administered to treat any subsequent attacks. Zolmitriptan tablets are not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks. Safety and effectiveness of zolmitriptan tablets have not been established for cluster headache. Zolmitriptan tablets are a serotonin (5-HT) 1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults Limitations of Use: Use only after a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache.
Relpax
Generic Name
Eletriptan
Relpax
Generic Name
Eletriptan
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: December 26, 2002
Classification: Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist
RELPAX is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. RELPAX is a serotonin (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Use only after a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established ( 1 ), Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine ( 1 ), Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache ( 1 ) Limitations of Use:, Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response to the first migraine attack treated with RELPAX, reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before RELPAX is administered to treat any subsequent attacks., RELPAX is not intended for the prevention of migraine attacks., Safety and effectiveness of RELPAX have not been established for cluster headache.
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