Zolmitriptan (Systemic)
Brand Names : Zomig
CategoryDescriptionZolmitriptan (zohl-mi-TRIP-tan) is used to treat severe
migraine headaches. Many people find that their headaches go away completely
after they take zolmitriptan. Other people find that their headaches are much
less painful, and that they are able to go back to their normal activities
even though their headaches are not completely gone. Zolmitriptan often relieves
symptoms that occur together with a migraine headache, such as nausea, vomiting,
sensitivity to light, and sensitivity to sound.
Zolmitriptan is not an ordinary pain reliever. It should not be used to
relieve any kind of pain other than migraine headaches.
Zolmitriptan may cause serious side effects in some people, especially
people who have heart or blood vessel disease. Be sure that you discuss with
your doctor the risks of using this medicine as well as the good that it can
do.
Zolmitriptan is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Oral
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Tablets (U.S.)
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Oral disintegrating tablets (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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