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triptan
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trip·tan (trptn)
n.
Any of a class of drugs that act as agonists of serotonin, result in cranial vasoconstriction, and are used for the prophylaxis and treatment of migraine headaches.
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Ergots work in the same way that triptans do but the only difference is that they block the receptors around the body, not just in the brain.
Curing Migrane by garyhill / Health, general community
It is not good to take if you have taken other triptans or ergotamine within 24 hours.
Introduction to Migraines by Dave Text / Health care industry community
The use of triptans did decrease significantly in the active group compared with the placebo group.
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