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Cgrp Migraines
Last year, we looked at Phase II clinical trials of MK-0974, an investigational oral calcitonin gene-related pepitide (CGRP) receptor antagonist, a new type of Migraine abortive. That medication has now been named telcagepant, and is showing great promise as a new Migraine abortive. When I spoke with lead researcher, Dr. Tony Ho, last year, he commented "MK-0974 has a novel new mechanism for relief. Nearly 70% get pain relief at two hours. The results are excellent for sustained relief at...
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From Our Experts
Reporting from Chicago: A new Migraine abortive in trials.
Reporting from Chicago at the American Headache Society's 49th Annual Scientific Meeting...For a couple of years now, we've been watching,... Read more »
New Migraine Drug Telcagepant Delayed
Merck & Company's new Migraine drug Telcagepant which was recently hoping to win FDA approval, has been delayed. The small phase... Read more »
3/13/07 Podcast: A New Discovery About the Cause of Migraine
The transcript of this podcast is below. If you prefer to listen to it, you can do so easily from the MigraineCast Web site. Welcome to... Read more »
Migraine Medication Telcagepant Dropped by Merck
Merck recently announced they are withdrawing their efforts to win FDA approval for their novel Migraine medication Telcagepant. This is... Read more »
New Migraine Abortive Telcagepant Performs Well In Trials
Last year, we looked at Phase II clinical trials of MK-0974, an investigational oral calcitonin gene-related pepitide (CGRP) receptor... Read more »
From Our Sources
New Migraine Abortive Shows Promise without Vasoconstriction
Phase II study data on MK-0974, an investigational oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist showed:MK-0974 significantly... Read more »
New migraine drugs may have new target
Scientists say they may have found a new "target" for future migraine medicines. New research published in the medical journal The Lancet suggest... Read more »
"Breakthrough" migraine meds may be coming soon
Scientists say a brain discovery may bring new migraine drugs that don't have the side effects of existing treatments onto the market within the next... Read more »
MAP0004 Shows Promise for Aborting Migraines
As MigrainuersAs Migrainuers, we're always looking for better abortive medications to stop Migraines and their associated symptoms in their tracks.... Read more »
Treatment Options for Migraine Headache
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Migraine Headache
Goals of Treatment of Migraine HeadacheThe goals of treatment for people with migraine headaches include: Reduce the frequency, severity, and... Read more »
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