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sumatriptan and Anterior Circulation Transient Ischemic Attack

sumatriptan has been researched along with Anterior Circulation Transient Ischemic Attack in 3 studies

Sumatriptan: A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS.
sumatriptan : A sulfonamide that consists of N,N-dimethyltryptamine bearing an additional (N-methylsulfamoyl)methyl substituent at position 5. Selective agonist for a vascular 5-HT1 receptor subtype (probably a member of the 5-HT1D family). Used (in the form of its succinate salt) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To describe a patient who developed reversible segmental cerebral arterial vasospasm and cerebral infarction while taking excessive amounts of sumatriptan succinate and a combination drug (Midrin) consisting of isometheptene mucate, 65 mg, dichloralphenazone, 100 mg, and acetaminophen, 325 mg."8.80Reversible segmental cerebral arterial vasospasm and cerebral infarction: possible association with excessive use of sumatriptan and Midrin. ( Biller, J; Malkoff, MD; Meschia, JF, 1998)
"To describe a patient who developed reversible segmental cerebral arterial vasospasm and cerebral infarction while taking excessive amounts of sumatriptan succinate and a combination drug (Midrin) consisting of isometheptene mucate, 65 mg, dichloralphenazone, 100 mg, and acetaminophen, 325 mg."4.80Reversible segmental cerebral arterial vasospasm and cerebral infarction: possible association with excessive use of sumatriptan and Midrin. ( Biller, J; Malkoff, MD; Meschia, JF, 1998)
"No drug abuse was recorded, but bleeding occurred after the use of several antimigrainous drugs."1.30Multiple intracerebral hemorrhages and vasospasm following antimigrainous drug abuse. ( Derex, L; Nighoghossian, N; Trouillas, P, 1998)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Jayamaha, JE1
Street, MK1
Meschia, JF1
Malkoff, MD1
Biller, J1
Nighoghossian, N1
Derex, L1
Trouillas, P1

Reviews

1 review available for sumatriptan and Anterior Circulation Transient Ischemic Attack

ArticleYear
Reversible segmental cerebral arterial vasospasm and cerebral infarction: possible association with excessive use of sumatriptan and Midrin.
    Archives of neurology, 1998, Volume: 55, Issue:5

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Antipyrine; Cerebral Infarction; Chloral Hydrate; Drug Combinations; Drug Ther

1998

Other Studies

2 other studies available for sumatriptan and Anterior Circulation Transient Ischemic Attack

ArticleYear
Fatal cerebellar infarction in a migraine sufferer whilst receiving sumatriptan.
    Intensive care medicine, 1995, Volume: 21, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Cerebellar Diseases; Cerebral Infarction; Fatal Outcome; Humans; Ischemic Atta

1995
Multiple intracerebral hemorrhages and vasospasm following antimigrainous drug abuse.
    Headache, 1998, Volume: 38, Issue:6

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Ergotamine; Female; Humans; Isc

1998