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A Comprehensive Review of the Mechanism, Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Ubrogepant in the Treatment of Migraine.

Ibrahim M Dighriri, Shahad Nazel, Aeshah M Alharthi, Nasreen A Altowairqi, Aqeel M Albariqi, Mona A Tohari, Atheer A Alameer, Amjad K Alsaran, Fares R ALshammari, Naif F AlMutairi and 2 more

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Ibrahim M DighririDepartment of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital, Taif, SAU.
Shahad NazelFaculty of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU.
Aeshah M AlharthiDepartment of Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, Taif, SAU.
Nasreen A AltowairqiFaculty of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
Aqeel M AlbariqiDepartment of Pharmacy, Bariq Primary Health Care Center, Bariq, SAU.
Mona A TohariDepartment of Pharmacy, Alhada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, SAU.
Atheer A AlameerFaculty of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
Amjad K AlsaranDepartment of Pharmacy, Specialized Medical Center Hospital, Riyadh, SAU.
Fares R ALshammariDepartment of Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, Al Jouf, SAU.
Naif F AlMutairiDepartment of Pharmacy, Maternity and Children Hospital, Buraydah, SAU.
Fahad M AlsubaieDepartment of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital, Taif, SAU.
Turki A AlharbiDepartment of Pharmacy, Al Rass General Hospital, Al Rass, SAU.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ubrogepant is an innovative medication designed for the acute treatment of migraine, a debilitating neurological condition that profoundly impairs quality of life, productivity, and social interactions. This comprehensive review assesses the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and mechanism of action of ubrogepant through a rigorous methodology, including an in-depth literature review from reputable databases like PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane. Classified as a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist, ubrogepant has emerged as a potential revolutionary medication for migraine treatment. CGRP is a peptide integral to migraine pathophysiology, and its blockade has demonstrated great therapeutic potential. Unlike triptans, known for their cardiovascular risks, ubrogepant lacks vasoconstrictive properties, making it a safer alternative for a broader patient population. Ubrogepant offers significant potential for pain relief, symptom reduction, and restoration of normal function during a migraine attack, and it outperforms placebo in terms of efficacy. It also presents favorable safety, with generally mild adverse drug events (ADEs), such as nausea, dizziness, and somnolence, similar to placebo effects. Consistent results from clinical trials confirm its tolerability, with minor ADEs and no safety alerts for the tested doses, indicating that ubrogepant is a safe and well-tolerated option for migraine treatment. As an effective oral medication, ubrogepant could be an alternative to traditional acute migraine treatments. Its benefits include a unique mechanism of action, rapid onset, and favorable safety profile. However, specific contraindications, such as hypersensitivity, severe hepatic impairment, concurrent use of CYP3A4 inhibitors, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and uncontrolled hypertension, require caution or avoidance of ubrogepant. Despite these limitations, ubrogepant signals a promising new direction in migraine therapeutics.

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efficacymigrainesafetytolerabilityubrogepant

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PMID38046695
PMCPMC10693258

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