Nurtec brand name?

What is Nurtec (the brand name for)?

Nurtec is the brand name for rimegepant, an oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist used for migraine.

What conditions does Nurtec treat?

Nurtec is used for migraine in two ways, depending on the specific product indication:
- Acute treatment of migraine attacks (used to treat an attack once it starts)
- Preventive treatment to reduce the number of migraine days (for some patients)

Who makes Nurtec?

The Nurtec brand is associated with Biohaven.

Are there other brand names for rimegepant?

Yes. Rimegepant is also known by other trade names depending on the market and formulation/indication, but Nurtec is the commonly used U.S. brand name.

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