# Rimegepant Sulfate (Nurtec Odt)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/rimegepant-sulfate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Rimegepant Sulfate?

Rimegepant Sulfate (brand name: Nurtec Odt) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist. It is prescribed to treat migraine without aura, migraine with aura, migraine disorders. Across the United States, 8,000 doctors prescribe Rimegepant to approximately 31,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Nurtec Odt

## Indications

Rimegepant Sulfate is prescribed for the treatment of migraine without aura, migraine with aura and migraine disorders.

## Conditions treated

- [Migraine without Aura](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/migraine-without-aura)
- [Migraine with Aura](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/migraine-with-aura)
- [Migraine Disorders](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/migraine-disorders)

## Mechanism of action

Rimegepant is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

abdominal pain, dyspepsia, hypertension, nausea, rash

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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