Chemical Formula: C14H21N3O2S

Sumatriptan

C14H21N3O2S (295.13544060000004)

Oftentimes, serotonin levels in the brain become extremely erratic before the onset of a migraine. In an attempt to stabilize this, sumatriptan is administered to help aid in leveling the serotonin levels in the brain. Sumatriptan is structurally similar to serotonin, and is a 5-HT (5-HT1D) agonist, which is one of the receptors that serotonin binds to. The specific receptor subtype it activates is present in the cranial and basilar arteries. Activation of these receptors causes vasoconstriction of those dilated arteries. Sumatriptan is also shown to decrease the activity of the trigeminal nerve. Sumatriptan is a triptan drug including a sulfonamide group structurally similar to serotonin, and is a 5-HT (5-HT1D) agonist, which is one of the receptors that serotonin binds to. Oftentimes, serotonin levels in the brain become extremely erratic before the onset of a migraine. In an attempt to stabilize this, sumatriptan is administered to help aid in leveling the serotonin levels in the brain. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of migraines. Sumatriptan (Imitrex, Imigran, Imigran Recovery) is a triptan drug including a sulfonamide group which was originally developed by Glaxo for the treatment of migraine headaches. Oftentimes, serotonin levels in the brain become extremely erratic before the onset of a migraine. In an attempt to stabilize this, sumatriptan is administered to help aid in leveling the serotonin levels in the brain. Sumatriptan is structurally similar to serotonin, and is a 5-HT (5-HT1D) agonist, which is one of the receptors that serotonin binds to. The specific receptor subtype it activates is present in the cranial and basilar arteries. Activation of these receptors causes vasoconstriction of those dilated arteries. Sumatriptan is also shown to decrease the activity of the trigeminal nerve.; Sumatriptan is a triptan drug including a sulfonamide group structurally similar to serotonin, and is a 5-HT (5-HT1D) agonist, which is one of the receptors that serotonin binds to. N - Nervous system > N02 - Analgesics > N02C - Antimigraine preparations > N02CC - Selective serotonin (5ht1) agonists D018377 - Neurotransmitter Agents > D018490 - Serotonin Agents > D017366 - Serotonin Receptor Agonists C78272 - Agent Affecting Nervous System > C47794 - Serotonin Agonist D002317 - Cardiovascular Agents > D014662 - Vasoconstrictor Agents Sumatriptan (GR 43175) is an orally active 5-HT1 receptor agonist with IC50s of 7.3 nm, 9.3nm and 17.8 nm for 5-HT1D, 5-HT1B and 5-HT1F receptors, respectively. Sumatriptan can be used for migraine headache research[1][2][3][4].

sumatriptan

C14H21N3O2S (295.13544060000004)

N - Nervous system > N02 - Analgesics > N02C - Antimigraine preparations > N02CC - Selective serotonin (5ht1) agonists D018377 - Neurotransmitter Agents > D018490 - Serotonin Agents > D017366 - Serotonin Receptor Agonists C78272 - Agent Affecting Nervous System > C47794 - Serotonin Agonist D002317 - Cardiovascular Agents > D014662 - Vasoconstrictor Agents Sumatriptan (GR 43175) is an orally active 5-HT1 receptor agonist with IC50s of 7.3 nm, 9.3nm and 17.8 nm for 5-HT1D, 5-HT1B and 5-HT1F receptors, respectively. Sumatriptan can be used for migraine headache research[1][2][3][4].