| Parent Drug Name | Name of Impurity | Catalogue No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zolmitriptan | N-Nitroso Zolmitriptan | VE0010746 | View |
| Zolmitriptan | Tryptamine Hydrochloride | VE0010018 | View CAS 343-94-2 |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan Amine Impurity | VL350004 | View CAS 139264-15-6 |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan Aminopropanol Impurity | VE008876 | View CAS 726134-79-8 |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan Hydroxy Ketone Analog | VE006950 | View |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan Methylene Dimer | VE0010740 | View |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan N-methyl | VL350010 | View |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan R-Isomer | VL350005 | View CAS 139264-24-7 |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan Related Compound A | VL350003 | View CAS 139264-35-0 |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan Related Compound B | VL350007 | View CAS 139264-69-0 |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan Related Compound E | VL350002 | View CAS 251451-30-6 |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan Related Compound F | VL350009 | View CAS 1350928-05-0 |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan Related Compound G | VL350001 | View CAS 152305-23-2 |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan Related Compound H | VL350006 | View CAS 1116-77-4 |
| Zolmitriptan | Zolmitriptan hydroxymethyl Quaternary Salt | VE0010739 | View |
| Zolmitriptan | (S)-4-(4-Nitrobenzyl)oxazolidin-2-one | VE008880 | View CAS 139264-55-4 |
| Zolmitriptan | (S)-methyl 2-amino-3-(3-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)propanoate hydrochloride | VE0010216 | View |
Zolmitriptan Related Compound
Zolmitriptan is used to treat acute migraine headaches in adults. It is not used to treat or prevent migraine headaches or cluster headaches. Zolmitriptan acts in the brain to alleviate migraine headache discomfort. It belongs to the triptan class of medications.
References
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FAQ
Does zolmitriptan have an impact on blood pressure?
Zolmitriptan has been linked to an increase in blood pressure. You should not use zolmitriptan if you have severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Is zolmitriptan effective for migraines?
Zolmitriptan is a migraine medication. It alleviates headache, discomfort, and other migraine symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light/sound). Quick treatment allows you to resume your usual routine and may reduce your need for further pain medications.
What drug class does zolmitriptan belong to?
Zolmitriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works by narrowing blood vessels around the brain, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain, and blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine.
