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almotriptan

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Also known as Axert®, LAS-31416, PNU-180638E, 1-(((3-(2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl)indol-5-yl)methyl)sulfonyl)pyrrolidine

Almotriptan, sold under the brand names Axert and Almogran among others, is a triptan medication used in the treatment of heavy migraine headache.

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Almotriptan, sold under the brand names Axert and Almogran among others, is a triptan medication used in the treatment of heavy migraine headache.

Almotriptan was patented in 1992 and approved for medical use in 2000. It was discovered and developed by Almirall-Prodesfarma.

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