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sumatriptan and Emergencies

sumatriptan has been researched along with Emergencies 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.

Emergencies: Situations or conditions requiring immediate intervention to avoid serious adverse results.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"When compared at 2 and 24 hours, aggressive (20 mg dosed up to four times) IV metoclopramide and 6 mg of subcutaneous sumatriptan relieved migraine headache pain comparably."2.71A trial of metoclopramide vs sumatriptan for the emergency department treatment of migraines. ( Bijur, PE; Corbo, J; Esses, D; Friedman, BW; Gallagher, EJ; Lipton, RB; Solorzano, C, 2005)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Friedman, BW1
Corbo, J1
Lipton, RB1
Bijur, PE1
Esses, D1
Solorzano, C1
Gallagher, EJ1
Ducros, A1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Acute Mountain Sickness Treatment: A Double-blind Comparison of Metoclopramide vs. Ibuprofen[NCT01522326]300 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2012-03-01Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for sumatriptan and Emergencies

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

Trials

1 trial available for sumatriptan and Emergencies

ArticleYear
A trial of metoclopramide vs sumatriptan for the emergency department treatment of migraines.
    Neurology, 2005, Feb-08, Volume: 64, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diphenhydramine; Dizziness;

2005