Compounds > sumatriptan
Page last updated: 2024-11-04

sumatriptan and Brain Diseases

sumatriptan has been researched along with Brain Diseases in 2 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.

Brain Diseases: Pathologic conditions affecting the BRAIN, which is composed of the intracranial components of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. This includes (but is not limited to) the CEREBRAL CORTEX; intracranial white matter; BASAL GANGLIA; THALAMUS; HYPOTHALAMUS; BRAIN STEM; and CEREBELLUM.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Levin, M1
Ducros, A1

Reviews

1 review available for sumatriptan and Brain Diseases

ArticleYear
[Acute and chronic headaches].
    La Revue du praticien, 2006, Dec-15, Volume: 56, Issue:19

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Aged; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Aspir

2006

Other Studies

1 other study available for sumatriptan and Brain Diseases

ArticleYear
Teaching case: hypertensiveheadache.
    Headache, 2013, Volume: 53, Issue:4

    Topics: Brain Diseases; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Female; Headache; Humans; Hypertension; Middle Aged; Seizures;

2013