Category: Neurology
New drugs for Migraine
Gepants (CGRP receptor antagonists)Names: Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT), Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy) Mechanism: Block calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptors, reducing inflammation and pain. – Dosage:Rimegepant: 75 mg orally as needed for acute migraine. – Ubrogepant: 50–100 mg orally as needed for acute migraine. – Rationale: Effective for moderate to severe migraines, with fewer side effects than triptans. –…