Frovatriptan Succinate

Frovatriptan Succinate

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Uses

Frovatriptan succinate tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.

Limitations of Use

  • Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response for the first migraine attack treated with frovatriptan succinate tablets, reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before frovatriptan succinate tablets are administered to treat any subsequent attacks.

  • Frovatriptan succinate tablets are not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks.

  • Safety and effectiveness of frovatriptan succinate tablets have not been established for cluster headache.

History

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Other Information

Frovatriptan succinate tablets contain frovatriptan succinate, a selective 5-hydroxy-tryptamine1 (5-HT1B/1D) receptor subtype agonist (triptan), as the active ingredient. Frovatriptan succinate is chemically designated as R-(+) 3-methylamino-6-carboxamido-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole monosuccinate monohydrate and it has the following structure:

 Chemical Structure

The empirical formula is C14H17N3O.C4H6O4.H2O, representing a molecular weight of 379.4. Frovatriptan succinate is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water.

Each frovatriptan succinate tablet for oral administration contains 3.91 mg frovatriptan succinate, equivalent to 2.5 mg of frovatriptan base. Each tablet also contains the inactive ingredients lactose NF, microcrystalline cellulose NF, colloidal silicon dioxide NF, sodium starch glycolate NF, magnesium stearate NF, hypromellose USP, polyethylene glycol 3000 USP, triacetin USP, and titanium dioxide USP.

Frovatriptan Succinate Manufacturers


  • Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
    Frovatriptan Succinate Tablet, Film Coated [Qualitest Pharmaceuticals]

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