Zolmitriptan description

Zolmitriptan
ZOLMITRIPTAN® FDA Package Insert
Indications and Usage
Dosage and Administration
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Overdosage
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Nonclinical Toxicology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied/Storage and Handling
Patient Counseling Information
Labels and Packages
Clinical Trials on Zolmitriptan
ClinicalTrials.gov

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Description

Zolmitriptan orally disintegrating tablets contain zolmitriptan, which is a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine1B/1D (5-HT1B/1D) receptor agonist. Zolmitriptan is chemically designated as (S)-4-[[3-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-1H-indol-5-yl]methyl]-2-oxazolidinone and has the following chemical structure:

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The molecular formula is C16H21N3O2, representing a molecular weight of 287.36. Zolmitriptan is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in methanol and acetone, insoluble in water.

Zolmitriptan orally disintegrating tablets are available as 2.5 mg and 5 mg white uncoated tablets for oral administration. The orally disintegrating tablets contain mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, aspartame [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)], colloidal silicon dioxide, talc, magnesium stearate and peppermint flavor. The peppermint flavor contains corn starch.

References

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.