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triptan

triptan A triptan is a medication used to relieve migraine pain and related symptoms.

A triptan is a medication used to relieve migraine pain and related symptoms. It acts on serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptors, which can narrow blood vessels inside the skull and reduce release of pro-inflammatory neuropeptides in the trigeminal system.

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