Chemical formula: C₁₆H₂₁N₃O₂ Molecular mass: 287.357 g/mol PubChem compound: 60857
Zolmitriptan has been demonstrated to be a selective agonist for the vascular human recombinant 5HT1B and 5HT1D receptor subtypes. Zolmitriptan is a high affinity 5HT1B/1D receptor agonist with modest affinity for 5HT1A receptors.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N02CC03 | Zolmitriptan | N Nervous system → N02 Analgesics → N02C Antimigraine preparations → N02CC Selective serotonin (5HT1) agonists |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOMIG Nasal spray | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ZOMIG Film-coated tablet | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Zolmitriptan is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)Croatia (HR)Cyprus (CY)France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)Israel (IL)Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)Mexico (MX)Netherlands (NL)Poland (PL)Singapore (SG)Spain (ES)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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