Describe the actions and give examples of antimigraine drugs.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary.
Sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex) is an antimigraine drug administered subcutaneously at the first indication of an impending headache. It also comes in oral and nasal preparations. Topiramate (Topamax) is an anticonvulsant used in the prophylaxis of migraine headaches in adult patients. It is administered orally either by tablets or sprinkle capsules. Eletriptan hydrobromide (Replax) is a serotonin receptor antagonist used in the treatment of migraine headaches with or without an aura.
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