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 22 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: 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
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, Phentermine, Qudexy
Topiramate
Brand Names
Eprontia, Topamax, Trokendi, Qsymia, Phentermine, Qudexy
Form: Tablet, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 01, 1997
Classification: Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic
QUDEXY XR is indicated for: Epilepsy: initial monotherapy for the treatment of partial-onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 2 years of age and older.
Rizatriptan
Brand Names
Maxalt-Mlt, Maxalt
Rizatriptan
Brand Names
Maxalt-Mlt, Maxalt
Form: Tablet
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 )
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.
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 is indicated as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of patients with complex partial seizures that occur either in isolation or in association with other types of seizures. Valproic acid is indicated for use as sole and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of simple and complex absence seizures, and adjunctively in patients with multiple seizure types which include absence seizures. Simple absence is defined as very brief clouding of the sensorium or loss of consciousness accompanied by certain generalized epileptic discharges without other detectable clinical signs. Complex absence is the term used when other signs are also present. SEE FOR STATEMENT REGARDING FATAL HEPATIC DYSFUNCTION. WARNINGS.
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