Description
Zolmitriptan belongs to a class of medicines called selective serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists known as "triptans" for short.
Triptans are very effective in stopping a migraine from reaching its full intensity.
When taken at the onset of a migraine, Zolmitriptan can effectively stop a migraine from developing and thus prevent any disruption to the patients life beyond that point.
Usually a single dose of Zolmitriptan is enough stop a migraine.