eletriptan(Relpax)
Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan)
Pronunciation
/ɛləˈtrɪptæn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- eletriptan
- Brand names
- Relpax
- Therapeutic class
- Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at onset of migraine (not aura).
- Avoid within 72h of CYP3A4 inhibitors (azoles, certain macrolides, HIV PIs).
- Most effective triptan by network meta-analysis but caution with CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- Do not exceed 80 mg/24h.
- Limit use to <=10 days/month.
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