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lasmiditan (Reyvow)

Indications: - treatment of migraine (FDA-approved Oct 2019) Contraindications: - not indicated for prevention of migraine - second dose not effective foor same migraine - not recommended for Child-Pugh class C cirrhosis Dosage: - 50, 100, or 200 mg PO PRN * not to exceed 1 dose/24 hours Dosage adjustment in renal failure: - none Adverse effects: - minimal cardiovascular effects - sleepiness, dizziness, fatigue, paresthesia, sedation, muscle weakness - impaired driving (8 hr between dosing & driving or operating machinery) - nausea (lumped with neurological adverse effects [3]) Mechanism of action: - serotonin agonist selective for the 5-HT1F receptor Notes: - phase III trials June 2018

Interactions

drug adverse effects of triptan(s)

General

serotonin agonist (5-HT receptor agonist, triptan) neurologic agent

Database Correlations

PUBCHEM correlations

References

  1. Highleyman L. Lasmiditan Provides Rapid Migraine Relief. First-in-class drug promises efficacy without cardiovascular side effects. MedPage Today. July 02, 2018 https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ahs/73804 - Wietecha L, et al Phase 3 studies (SAMURAI, SPARTAN) of lasmiditan compared to placebo for acute treatment of migraine. American Headache Society (AHS) 2018; Abstract IOR-02. - Maassen van den Brink A, et al Lasmiditan inhibits CGRP release in the mouse trigeminovascular system. American Headache Society (AHS) 2018; Abstract OR-03.
  2. FDA News Release. Oct 11, 2019 FDA approves new treatment for patients with migraine https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-treatment-patients-migraine
  3. Windle ML Rapid Rx Quiz: Headache Medications Medscape. Sept 12, 2022 https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/980181
  4. Medscape: lasmiditan (Rx) https://reference.medscape.com/drug/reyvow-lasmiditan-1000310