Frovatriptan

CLINICAL USE

Acute relief of migraine

DOSE IN NORMAL RENAL FUNCTION

2.5 mg; a second dose can be taken if required after at least 2 hoursMaximum daily dose is 5 mg

PHARMACOKINETICS

Molecular weight :243.3

%Protein binding :15

%Excreted unchanged in urine : 10–32

Volume of distribution (L/kg) :3–4.2

half-life – normal/ESRD (hrs) :26/ Unchanged

DOSE IN RENAL IMPAIRMENT

GFR (mL/MIN)

20 to 50 : Dose as in normal renal function

10 to 20 : Dose as in normal renal function

<10 : Dose as in normal renal function

DOSE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES

CAPD :Likely dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

HD :Likely dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

HDF/high flux :Likely dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

CAV/VVHD :Likely dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

IMPORTANT DRUG INTERACTIONS

Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugs

Antidepressants: blood levels of frovatriptan increased 27–49% by fluvoxamine – avoid concomitant use; possibly increased serotonergic effects with duloxetine and SSRIs; increased serotonergic effects with St John’s wort – avoid concomitant use

Ergot alkaloids: increased risk of vasospasm

ADMINISTRATION

Reconstition

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Route

Oral

Rate of Administration

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Comments

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