FROVATRIPTAN SUCCINATE (Frovatriptan Succinate) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

FROVATRIPTAN SUCCINATE

What is the Trade Name for FROVATRIPTAN SUCCINATE?

Frovatriptan Succinate

What are the Indications for FROVATRIPTAN SUCCINATE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Frovatriptan succinate tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Limitations of Use Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response for the first migraine attack treated with frovatriptan succinate tablets, reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before frovatriptan succinate tablets are administered to treat any subsequent attacks. Frovatriptan succinate tablets are not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks. Safety and effectiveness of frovatriptan succinate tablets have not been established for cluster headache. Frovatriptan succinate is a serotonin (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Use only after a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established ( 1 ) Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine ( 1 ) Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache ( 1 )

 

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