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naratriptan hydrochloride

naratriptan hydrochloride (NARATRIPTAN) is a serotonin 1b (5-ht1b) receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — naratriptan hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
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0
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0
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Quick answer

naratriptan hydrochloride (NARATRIPTAN) is a serotonin 1b (5-ht1b) receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN naratriptan hydrochloride
Brand NARATRIPTAN
Mechanism Serotonin 1b (5-HT1b) receptor agonist
Target 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Serotonin 1b (5-HT1b) receptor agonist

Primary target: 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. almotriptan malate Serotonin 1f (5-HT1f) receptor agonist
  2. eletriptan hydrobromide Serotonin 1b (5-HT1b) receptor agonist
  3. frovatriptan succinate Serotonin 1b (5-HT1b) receptor agonist
  4. rizatriptan benzoate Serotonin 1d (5-HT1d) receptor agonist
  5. sumatriptan Serotonin 1b (5-HT1b) receptor agonist
  6. sumatriptan succinate Serotonin 1d (5-HT1d) receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is naratriptan hydrochloride?

naratriptan hydrochloride (NARATRIPTAN) is a serotonin 1b (5-ht1b) receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for naratriptan hydrochloride?

NARATRIPTAN is a marketed brand name for naratriptan hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of naratriptan hydrochloride?

naratriptan hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.