title: Triptans in childhood and adolescence.
abstract: The triptans are medications that are the most important advance, to date, in the treatment of migraine. Their use in adolescents is highlighted, including indications, dosages, benefits, and adverse effects.
authors.affiliation: Premiere Research Institute, Palm Beach Headache Center, FL, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Winner
mesh_terms: D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D000293:Adolescent; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004087:Dihydroergotamine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017366:Serotonin Receptor Agonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017211:Treatment Failure; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D017366:Serotonin Receptor Agonists; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D004087:Dihydroergotamine