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Sumatriptan (International)

In the US, Sumatriptan (sumatriptan systemic) is a member of the drug class antimigraine agents and is used to treat Cluster Headaches, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Migraine and New Daily Persistent Headache.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N02CC01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0103628-46-2

Chemical Formula

C14-H21-N3-O2-S

Molecular Weight

295

Therapeutic Categories

Antimigraine agent

Serotonin 5HT₁-receptor agonist (triptan)

Chemical Name

3-[2-(dimetylamino)etyl]-N-metylindole-5-metanesulfonamide (WHO)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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