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Frovatriptan - Migraine (acute)

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Not 1st line. Generic sumatriptan, naratriptan, rizatripan, zolmitriptan are preferred.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Frovatriptan
Indication :
Migraine (acute)
Group Name :
Keywords :
Triptans, acute migraine, migraine treatment
Brand Names Include :
Frova
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Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

02 Mar 16 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
UPDATED: The PCN recommends that Frovatriptan, almotriptan and eletriptan should be considered as alternatives after trials of the generically available triptans, where clinically appropriate