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sumatriptan and MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

sumatriptan has been researched along with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In recent years several new treatments have been introduced in neurology, sumatriptan in migraine, riluzole in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, interferon-beta in multiple sclerosis and rivastigmine in Alzheimer's disease."4.80[New therapies in neurology, but who benefits?]. ( de Haan, RJ; Vermeulen, M, 1999)

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Alstadhaug, K1
Breivik, K1
Rusic, Z1
Vermeulen, M1
de Haan, RJ1

Reviews

1 review available for sumatriptan and MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

ArticleYear
[New therapies in neurology, but who benefits?].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 1999, Aug-28, Volume: 143, Issue:35

    Topics: Alzheimer Disease; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Antiviral Agents; Carbamates; Humans; Interferon-b

1999

Other Studies

1 other study available for sumatriptan and MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

ArticleYear
Recurrent headache due to MS plaque.
    Headache, 2008, Volume: 48, Issue:3

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Female; Headache; Humans; Immunoglobulins, Intravenous

2008