triptans
Migraine Medications
Plain-language definition
Medications (sumatriptan, rizatriptan, etc.) that constrict blood vessels and block pain pathways to treat migraine attacks.
Where this term comes up
“Works differently than triptans: not a vasoconstrictor, but still requires label-based safety screening”
Medication · Zavzpret (Zavegepant)
“Triptans (sumatriptan, rizatriptan): migraine-specific”
Condition · Migraines and Vision
“Acute treatment: triptans, NSAIDs, gepants”
Symptom · Headache
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Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.
Related glossary terms
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- scotoma
Blind Spot in Vision
- transient
Short-Lasting
- vasoconstrictor
Vessel-Narrowing Drug
- atypical
Unusual Presentation
- antidepressant
Mood-Regulating Drug
A note on medical context
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