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Definition Dichloralphenazone , isometheptene, and acetaminophen are a combination medicine indicated for the treatment of symptoms associated with vascular (tension) headaches and migraine. Dichloralphenazone is a general sedative that slows down central nervous system (CNS) function, causing relaxation and minor pain relief.
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Almotriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Almotriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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Dihydroergotamine affects vasoconstriction (narrowing of arteries and veins).
Dihydroergotamine also affects blood flow patterns that are associated with vascular headaches.
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Dihydroergotamine nasal causes vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels). It also
affects blood flow patterns that are associated with migraine and cluster headaches.
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Ergot alkaloid.
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Eletriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Eletriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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Caffeine and ergotamine both cause vasoconstriction (narrowing) of arteries and veins that
supply blood to the head.
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Frovatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Frovatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Rizatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Rizatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
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Naratriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Naratriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1-like receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood
vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger
headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood
vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan nasal also reduces substances in the body that can trigger
headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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