Calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist therapy and migraines

JAAPA. 2022 May 1;35(5):19-20. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000835128.83757.c0.

Abstract

Calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonists are a novel new class of medications that have been shown to reduce migraine headache pain and bothersome symptoms in patients who have had an insufficient response to triptans or for whom triptans are contraindicated. This article describes the new medications.

MeSH terms

  • Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide* / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders* / drug therapy
  • Pain
  • Tryptamines / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Tryptamines
  • Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide