Triptans: indications and doses

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Triptans: indications and doses. Sumatriptan, Rizatriptan, Zolmitriptan, Naratriptan, Eletriptan, Almotriptan. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Doses

  • Sumatriptan
  • Rizatriptan
  • Zolmitriptan
  • Naratriptan
  • Eletriptan
  • Almotriptan
  • Frovatriptan

General indications

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Specific indications

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Combination treatments

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Acronyms

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References

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