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SUMATRIPTAN [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
103628-46-2
CAS number
C14H21N3O2S
formula, see observation
CONT

Sumatriptan ... is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Imitrex.

OBS

Chemical formula: C14H21N3O2S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
103628-46-2
CAS number
C14H21N3O2S
formula, see observation
DEF

Vasoconstricteur agoniste de la sérotonine utilisé dans le traitement de la migraine.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Imitrex.

OBS

Formule chimique : C14H21N3O2S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
103628-46-2
CAS number
C14H21N3O2S
formula, see observation
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