sumatriptan
nounDefinition of sumatriptan
: a triptan C14H21N3O2S that is administered as a nasal spray or in the form of its succinate by mouth or by injection and is used in the treatment of migraine attacks
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Researchers found, for instance, that blood levels of CGRP rose during migraine attacks and returned to normal after a dose of sumatriptan relieved the headache. — R. Allan Purdy, Scientific American, "Can Anything Stop My Migraine?," 1 May 2017 While some people are helped by low cost, over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen, others need stronger prescription medications, such as sumatriptan and ergotamine, which constrict the blood vessels in the brain and can cause dizziness or nausea. — NBC News, "New drug uses antibodies to stop chronic migraines, without side effects," 17 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sumatriptan.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sumatriptan
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Medical Definition of sumatriptan
: a triptan C14H21N3O2S that is administered as a nasal spray or in the form of its succinate C14H21N3O2S·C4H6O4 either as an oral tablet or by injection and that is used in the treatment of migraine attacks