Chemical formula: C₁₇H₂₅N₃O₂S Molecular mass: 335.464 g/mol PubChem compound: 123606
Almotriptan is a selective 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptor agonist. These receptors mediate vasoconstriction of certain cranial vessels, as demonstrated in studies using isolated human tissue preparations.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N02CC05 | Almotriptan | N Nervous system → N02 Analgesics → N02C Antimigraine preparations → N02CC Selective serotonin (5HT1) agonists |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALMOGRAN Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Almotriptan is an active ingredient of these brands:
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Ireland (IE)
Mexico (MX)
Netherlands (NL)
Poland (PL)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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