Wednesday, November 7, 2007

'triptans' used in migraine are serotonin agonists/antagonists ??

they are 5HT1b/1d agonists.
the only other 5HT agonists are,
5HT4 agonists like cisapride,renzapride.

Nb. 'triptans' are C/I in persons with prev. h/o MI or peripheral vascular d/s as the cause vasoconstriction of vessels.

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