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sumatriptan and Nervous System Disorders

sumatriptan has been researched along with Nervous System Disorders in 4 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 (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Williams, SH1
Kehr, HA1
George, JS1
Adams, W1
Sadler, M1
Weatherby, SJ1
Ellis, P1
Fuller, RW1
Vermeulen, M1
de Haan, RJ1

Reviews

3 reviews available for sumatriptan and Nervous System Disorders

ArticleYear
An update in the treatment of neurologic disorders during pregnancy--focus on migraines and seizures.
    Journal of pharmacy practice, 2012, Volume: 25, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Anticonvulsants; Female; Humans; Migraine Disorders; Nervous System Diseases; Pregnancy; Pr

2012
Mechanisms and functions of serotonin neuronal systems: opportunities for neuropeptide interactions.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1996, Mar-22, Volume: 780

    Topics: Animals; Central Nervous System; Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone; Female; Mental Disorders; Migraine

1996
[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 Nervous System Disorders

ArticleYear
A case of 'cryptogenic' type D carotid cavernous fistula presenting initially with cluster-like headache.
    Clinical neurology and neurosurgery, 2013, Volume: 115, Issue:7

    Topics: Brain; Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula; Cerebral Angiography; Cluster Headache; Embolization, Therap

2013