Research Area: Neurological Disease
Biological Activity:
Rizatriptan Benzoate(Maxalt) is a 5-HT1 agonist triptan drug for the treatment of migraine headaches. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Rizatriptan also reduces the substances in the body, which can also reduce headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound and other migraine symptoms. [1]