5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors — Drug Target
All drugs that target 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors — marketed and clinical-stage. Includes 2 drug classes acting on this target.
Drug classes
Triptan (5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist) · Triptan
Marketed (1)
- Imitrex® · Teva Pharmaceuticals USA · Triptan (5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist) · Neurology
Imitrex is a selective serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist that constricts cranial blood vessels and inhibits neuropeptide release to relieve migraine headaches.
Phase 2 pipeline (1)
- Exposure to Triptan · Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille · Triptan · Neurology
Triptans are a class of drugs that work by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain, leading to the dilation of blood vessels and the relief of migraine symptoms.