Triptans: beware of vasoconstrictive effects

Prescrire Int. 2014 Oct;23(153):240.

Abstract

Ischaemic disorders, ruptured aneurysm, aortic dissection, gastrointestinal or spinal necrosis. And placental infarction in exposed pregnant women.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Migraine Disorders / diagnosis
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Migraine Disorders / physiopathology
  • Patient Selection
  • Pregnancy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Sumatriptan / adverse effects
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tryptamines / adverse effects*
  • Vasoconstriction / drug effects*
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Tryptamines
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents
  • Sumatriptan