Zolmitriptan
· Trade Name
Zomig
· Generic Name
ZOLMITRIPTAN
· Drug Class
Migraine medication
· How It Works
Activates vascular serotonin receptors, producing vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels)
· Serious Side Effects
coronary vasospasm
myocardial ischemia
heart attack
ventricular tachycardia
ventricular fibrillation
arrhythmias, life-threatening
hypertension
hypertensive crisis
stroke
cerebral hemorrhage
subarachnoid hemorrhage
peripheral vascular ischemia
bowel ischemia
vision loss
hypersensitivity allergic reaction
serotonin syndrome
· Common Side Effects
nausea
dizziness
paresthesias
neck pain/pressure/tightness
jaw pain/pressure/tightness
somnolence
hot or cold sensation
dry mouth
asthenia
dyspepsia
chest pain/pressure/tightness
sweating
Posted on February 12, 2009
