How does Aimovig work to prevent migraine?

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on Feb 11, 2021.

Official Answer

by Drugs.com

Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) works by blocking the receptor of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) which is thought to contribute to the vasodilation and inflammation associated with migraine.

Aimovig is a fully human monoclonal antibody and is the first in the class of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists for migraine prevention.

Aimovig is given once-a-month by subcutaneous (under the skin) self-injections with an auto-injector pen or a single-dose prefilled syringe.

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