Pizotifen CAS:15574-96-6

Pizotifen (INN) or pizotyline (USAN), trade name Sandomigran, is a benzocycloheptene-based drug used a medicine, primarily as a preventative to reduce the frequency of recurrent migraine headaches.Pizotifen called new degree Semillon, pizotifen malate, is a chemical synthetic antihistamines, its chemical structure is similar cyproheptadine and amitriptyline, has strong anti 5- serotonin and histamine and weak anti acetylcholine effect, one of the commonly used drugs for the prevention of migraine.

Pizotifen is used to prevent migraine headaches. It is not used to treat headaches once they have started. It is not known exactly how this medication works, but it is thought to affect chemicals, called neurotransmitters, in the brain. It may take up to 4 weeks for the medication to have its maximum effect.

This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.