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eletriptan

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Also known as UK 116044

Eletriptan, sold under the brand name Relpax and used in the form of eletriptan hydrobromide, is a second-generation triptan medication intended for treatment of migraine headaches. It is used as an abortive medication, blocking a migraine attack which is already in progress. Eletriptan is marketed and manufactured by Pfizer.

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Wikidata facts

Mass
382.171499
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chemical formula
C₂₂H₂₆N₂O₂S
isomeric SMILES
CN1CCC[C@@H]1CC2=CNC3=C2C=C(C=C3)CCS(=O)(=O)C4=CC=CC=C4
canonical SMILES
CN1CCCC1CC2=CNC3=C2C=C(C=C3)CCS(=O)(=O)C4=CC=CC=C4
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
eletriptan
defined daily dose
40
Commons category
Eletriptan
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  • Medical uses
  • Contraindications
  • Side effects
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  • Pharmacology
  • Mechanism of action
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| tradename = Relpax, others | Drugs.com = | MedlinePlus = a603029 | DailyMedID = Eletriptan | pregnancy_AU = B1 | routes_of_administration = By mouth | class = Serotonin 5-HT1B, 5-HT1D, 5-HT1E, and 5-HT1F receptor agonist; Triptan; Antimigraine agent | ATC_prefix = N02 | ATC_suffix = CC06 | ATC_supplemental =

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