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Status:
US Approved Rx (2019)
First approved in 2001

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Ziprasidone is atypical antipsychotic, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of schizophrenia, and acute mania and mixed states associated with bipolar disorder. Intramuscilar injections of Ziprasidone are indicated for ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2018)
First approved in 2001

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Frovatriptan succinate (trade name Frova) is a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine1 (5-HT1B/1D) receptor subtype agonist, and is used for the treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. Frovatriptan has no significant effects on GABAA me...
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 (2016)
First approved in 1998

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Rizatriptan (trade name Maxalt) is a 5-HT1 receptor agonist of the triptan class of drugs developed by Merck & Co. for the treatment of migraine headaches. Rizatriptan (trade name Maxalt) is a 5-HT1 receptor agonist of the triptan class of drugs ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First approved in 1997

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Zolmitriptan (Zomig; formerly 311C90) is a novel 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT)1B/1D receptor agonist with proven efficacy in the acute treatment of migraine with or without preceding aura. The N-desmethyl metabolite also has high affinity for 5-HT1B/1D a...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
First approved in 1993

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Risperidone, a benzisoxazole derivative, is an atypical antipsychotic drug with high affinity for 5-hydrotryptamine (5-HT) and dopamine D2 receptors. It is FDA approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar mania, irritability associated with a...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2021)
First approved in 1992

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Sumatriptan is a serotonin (5-HT1B/1D) receptor agonist indicated for acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Sumatriptan is structurally similar to serotonin (5-HT), and is a 5-HT receptor (types 5-HT1D and 5-HT1B) agonist. The ...
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...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2018)
First approved in 1946

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Dihydroergotamine (DHE) is a semisynthetic, hydrogenated ergot alkaloid, synthesized by reducing an unsaturated bond in ergotamine. Dihydroergotamine was originally envisaged as an antihypertensive agent, but it was later shown to be highly effective...