Myocardial infarction after taking zolmitriptan

Zolmitriptan is a drug used in the acute treatment of migraine, which should not be used in high cardiovascular risk individuals because of its potential to induce vasospasm. We report a rare case of myocardial infarction precipitated by taking zolmitriptan.

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Published in:Revista portuguesa de cardiologia 2012-02, Vol.31 (2), p.167-169
Main Authors: Ribeiro, Hélder, Batista, Ana, Ferreira, Catarina, Margato, Renato, Carvalho, Sofia, Ferreira, Alberto, Mateus, Pedro, Linhares, Fernanda, Moreira, Ilídio
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
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Aged
Humans
Male
Myocardial Infarction - chemically induced
Oxazolidinones - adverse effects
Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor Agonists - adverse effects
Tryptamines - adverse effects
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Summary:Zolmitriptan is a drug used in the acute treatment of migraine, which should not be used in high cardiovascular risk individuals because of its potential to induce vasospasm. We report a rare case of myocardial infarction precipitated by taking zolmitriptan.
ISSN:0870-2551
DOI:10.1016/j.repc.2011.12.005