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What is the primary use of triptans?
What is the primary use of triptans?
- Abortive medication for migraines and cluster headaches (correct)
- Treatment of tension-type headaches
- Cure for migraines
- Preventive treatment for headaches
Which receptors do triptans act as agonists for?
Which receptors do triptans act as agonists for?
- Serotonin 5-HT2A and 5-HT2B
- Serotonin 5-HT2C and 5-HT2D
- Serotonin 5-HT1A and 5-HT1C
- Serotonin 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D (correct)
Which was the first clinically available triptan?
Which was the first clinically available triptan?
- Rizatriptan
- Eletriptan
- Sumatriptan (correct)
- Zolmitriptan
What class of medications have triptans largely replaced?
What class of medications have triptans largely replaced?
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What types of headaches are triptans not effective for?
What types of headaches are triptans not effective for?
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