Description
How does Frovatriptan Work?
Frovatriptan is a selective agonist for serotonin (5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors) in cranial arteries. It causes vasoconstriction, reducing sterile inflammation associated with antidromic neuronal transmission. This action correlates with relief from migraine pain.
By narrowing blood vessels around the brain, frovatriptan blocks pain signals from being sent to the brain. It also stops the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other migraine symptoms.
