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ATC Level5: N02CC07 - Frovatriptan
ATC Level1:
ATC Level2:
ATC Level3:
- N02C - Antimigraine preparations
ATC Level4:
- N02CC - Selective serotonin (5HT1) agonists
ATC Level5:
Drugs in ATC category "N02CC07":
- Allegro
- Auradol
- Eumitan
- Forvey
- Fromirex
- Frova
- Frovatriptan belongs to a group of medications known as 5-hydroxytryptamine agonists (also called triptans). It is used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura (warning signs that occur prior to the onset of a migraine) in adults. The pain of migraine headaches is thought to be caused by dilated blood vessels inside the head. Frovatriptan relieves migraine headaches by constricting these blood vessels. Frovatriptan is not recommended for other types of headache or for headache...
- Frovatriptan
- Frovatriptan (FrovaВ®) is a triptan drug developed by Vernalis for the treatment of migraine headaches, in particular those associated with menstruation. The product is licensed to Endo Pharmaceuticals in North America and Menarini in Europe.1 Frovatriptan causes vasoconstriction of arteries and veins that supply blood to the head. It is available as 2.5 mg tablets.Frovatriptan has mean terminal elimination half-life of approximately 26 hours, which is substantially longer than other triptans...
- Frovelan
- Frovex
- Isimig
- Menamig
- Migard
- Miguard
- Perlic
- Rilamig
- Tigreat
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology
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