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Treatmen for migra h
Treatments for migraine headaches
| Generic name | Brand name | Dosage forms | Dosage | Examples of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| almotriptan | Axert | Tab | 6.25-12.5 mg PO ✕ 1 dose | Selective 5-HT receptor agonists |
| eletriptan | Relpax | Tab | 20-40 mg PO ✕ 1 dose | Selective 5-HT receptor agonists |
| frovatriptan | Frova | Tab | 2.5 mg PO ✕ 1 dose | Selective 5-HT receptor agonists |
| rizatriptan | Maxalt, Maxalt MLT | Tab, disintegrating tab | 5-10 mg PO ✕ 1 dose | Selective 5-HT receptor agonists |
| sumatriptan | Imitrex | Tab, sol | 25-100 mg PO ✕ 1 dose; 4-6 mg SC ✕ 1 dose; 5-20 mg in one nostril ✕ 1 dose | Selective 5-HT receptor agonists |
| zolmitriptan | Zomig | Tab | 1.25-2.5 mg PO ✕ 1 dose | Selective 5-HT receptor agonists |
| aspirin-butalbital-caffeine | Fiorinal | Tab | 1-2 tabs PO q4h | Miscellaneous migraine medications |
| butalbital-acetaminophen-caffeine | Fioricet | Tab, caps | 1-2 tabs PO q4h prn | Miscellaneous migraine medications |
| butorphanol nasal | Stadol | Nasal spray | 1 mg in one nostril q3-4h | Miscellaneous migraine medications |
| ergotamine-caffeine | Cafergot | Tab | 1-2 tabs PO q 30 min prn | Miscellaneous migraine medications |