Therapeutic Classification: vascular headache suppressants
Pharmacologic Classification: five ht1 agonists
Absorption: Well absorbed (40%) following oral and intranasal administration.
Distribution: Unknown.
Half-Life: 3 hr (for zolmitriptan and active metabolite).
(relief of headache)
ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
---|---|---|---|
PO | unknown | 1.5 hr* | unknown |
Intranasal | unknown | 3 hr | unknown |
*3 hr for orally disintegrating tablets.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: angina, chest pain/pressure/tightness/heaviness, hypertension, MI, palpitations
Derm: sweating, warm/cold sensation
EENT: throat pain/tightness/pressure
GI: dry mouth, dyspepsia, dysphagia, nausea
MS: myalgia, myasthenia
Neuro: dizziness, drowsiness, hypesthesia, paresthesia, vertigo, weakness
Drug-drug:
Drug-Natural Products:
Hepatic Impairment
NDC Code