name: | Naratriptan |
ATC code: | N02CC02 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 1 |
Naratriptan is a selective serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist used for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. It is approved for use in several countries and is available as oral tablets.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers following single oral dose administration.
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