Almotriptan
- TRADE NAMES: Almogran (Almirall); Axert (Ortho-McNeil)
- INDICATIONS: Migraine headaches
- CLASS: 5-HT1 agonist, Serotonin receptor agonist, Triptan
- HALF-LIFE: 3–4 hours
CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Conivaptan, Darunavir, Delavirdine, Dihydroergotamine, Ergotamine, Indinavir, Ketoconazole, Methysergide, SNRIs, SSRIs, Telithromycin, Triptans, Voriconazole
PREGNANCY CATEGORY: C
Contra-indicated in patients with history, symptoms, or signs of ischemic cardiac, cerebrovascular, or peripheral vascular syndromes, or with uncontrolled hypertension.
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SKIN.
MUCOSAL.
CARDIOVASCULAR.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC.
GASTROINTESTINAL/HEPATIC.
LOCAL.
NEUROMUSCULAR/SKELETAL.
OTIC.
RESPIRATORY.
OTHER.
Page last updated 07/31/2023
Symbol key
Incidence
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Warnings in other populations
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric