Medical Term

sumatriptan

a 5HT1 AGONIST that is effective in the treatment of acute MIGRAINE by rapidly reversing the dilatation of blood vessels in the head that causes the migraine headache. It is administered by mouth, subcutaneous injection, or nasal spray. Possible side-effects include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, chest pain, and a rise in blood pressure.

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