Avitriptan
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Avitriptan is an anti-migraine
drug
of the triptan
class. It acts as a 5-HT1B
and 5-HT1D receptor
agonist
. It has yet to be marketed.
Migraine
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by moderate to severe headaches, and nausea...
drug
Drug
A drug, broadly speaking, is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function. There is no single, precise definition, as there are different meanings in drug control law, government regulations, medicine, and colloquial usage.In pharmacology, a...
of the triptan
Triptan
Triptans are a family of tryptamine-based drugs used as abortive medication in the treatment of migraines and cluster headaches. They were first introduced in the 1990s...
class. It acts as a 5-HT1B
5-HT1B receptor
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B also known as the 5-HT1B receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HTR1B gene. The 5-HT1B receptor is a 5-HT receptor subtype.-Tissue distribution and function:...
and 5-HT1D receptor
5-HT1D receptor
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1D, also known as HTR1D, is a 5-HT receptor, but also denotes the human gene encoding it. 5-HT1D acts on the central nervous system, and affects locomotion and anxiety...
agonist
Agonist
An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by that cell. Agonists often mimic the action of a naturally occurring substance...
. It has yet to be marketed.