Triptan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012301",
  "term": "Triptan",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of drugs primarily used for the acute treatment of migraine headaches and cluster headaches. These compounds act as selective agonists for serotonin 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors, causing vasoconstriction of cranial blood vessels and inhibition of neuropeptide release. Sumatriptan is a commonly prescribed triptan.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "migraine",
    "pain",
    "5-hydroxytryptamine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 914 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/triptan/"
}