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Status:
US Approved Rx (2023)
First approved in 2023

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Zavegepant is a third generation, small-molecule, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist being developed by Pfizer, under a license from Bristol-Myers Squibb, for the prevention and treatment of chronic and episodic migraine. In M...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2021)
First approved in 2021

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

MK-8031 (also known as Atogepant) is piperidinonylcarboxamideazaindane derivative patented by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp as CGRP receptor antagonist useful for prevention and treatment of Migraine. A press release in June 2018 announced positive...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 2002

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Eletriptan (eletriptan hydrobromide, trade name Relpax) is a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT1B/1D) serotonin receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Eletriptan binds with high affin...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First approved in 2001

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Almotriptan is a triptan drug for the treatment of migraine headaches. Almotriptan is marketed under the trade name Axert. Almotriptan is used for treating acute migraine headaches with or without aura (eg, dark spots, flashing lights, wavy lines). A...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2012)
First approved in 1998

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Naratriptan (trade names include Amerge and Naramig) is a triptan drug marketed by GlaxoSmithKline and is used for the treatment of migraine headaches.Naratriptan is a selective agonist of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
First approved in 1996

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Topiramate is an anticonvulsant indicated in the treatment of epilepsy and migraine. Topiramate enhances GABA-activated chloride channels. In addition, topiramate inhibits excitatory neurotransmission, through actions on kainate and AMPA receptors. T...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1993)
First approved in 1986

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Dexketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), manufactured by Menarini under the tradename Keral. Dexketoprofen is indicated for short-term treatment of mild to moderate pain, including dysmenorrhoea. Dexketoprofen works by blockin...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1988)
First approved in 1967

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Propranolol is a nonselective, beta-adrenergic receptor-blocking agent possessing no other autonomic nervous system activity. At dosages greater than required for beta blockade, propranolol also exerts a quinidine-like or anesthetic-like membrane act...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2008)
First approved in 1964

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Valproic acid (VPA; valproate; di-n-propylacetic acid, DPA; 2-propylpentanoic acid, or 2-propylvaleric acid) was first synthesized in 1882, by Burton. FDA approved valproic acid for the treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, fo...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2005)
First approved in 1948

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



The isolation and naming of ergotamine by Stoll occurred in 1925 but the complete elucidation of structure was not achieved until 1951, with synthesis following some 10 years later. Current sources of ergotamine include the isolation from field ergot...