Almotriptan, Eletriptan, Frovatriptan, Naratriptan, Rizatriptan, Sumatriptan, Zolmitriptan |
Issues for Surgery |
For menstrual migraine prophylaxis – risk of acute migraine if omitted. Risk of serotonin syndrome if continued (see Interaction(s) with Common Anaesthetic Agents and Interaction(s) with other Common Medicines used in the Perioperative Period). |
Advice in the Perioperative period |
When required dosing Post-operative Advice When required dosing |
Interaction(s) with Common Anaesthetic Agents |
Patients should be monitored closely and the possibility of serotonin toxicity considered if altered mental state, autonomic dysfunction or neuromuscular adverse effects are observed with concomitant treatment1. |
Interaction(s) with other Common Medicines used in the Perioperative Period |
Methylthioninium chloride (methylene blue) Other medications
Monitor patients for symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as fever, tremors, diarrhoea, and agitation. Concurrent treatment should be stopped if serotonin syndrome occurs1. Antimicrobials Ciprofloxacin |
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