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eletriptan

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eletriptan /el·e·trip·tan/ (el″ĕtrip´tan) a selective serotonin receptor agonist, with actions similar to those of sumatriptan, used as the hydrobromide salt in the treatment of migraine; administered orally
eletriptan,
an antimigraine agent used for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura.


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Today, there are seven triptans, including sumatriptan (Imitrex), zolmitriptan (Zomig) and eletriptan (Relpax).
They were randomized to receive eletriptan (Relpax) at 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg dosages, sumatriptan (Imitrex) 100 mg, or placebo, said Dr.
This study prospectively evaluated efficacy and tolerability of eletriptan early in the attack, while pain was still mild.
 
 
 
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