Table 7.
Drug | Dose | Age Indications | Notes |
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ALMOTRIPTAN | 6.25–12.5 mg tabs | ≥12 years old | Efficacy on phonophobia and photophobia |
RIZATRIPTAN | 5–10 mg OSF | ≥5 years old | Reduce dose in the case of simultaneous use of propranolol |
SUMATRIPTAN | 5–20 mg NS | ≥12 years old | Efficacy on phonophobia and photophobia |
ZOLMITRIPTAN | 5 mg NS | ≥5 years old | Efficacy at lower doses compared to other triptans |
Tabs = tablets; OSF = orosoluble formulation; NS = nasal spray.