Olcegepant (
INN
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,
code name BIBN-4096BS) is a
calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist being studied as a potential treatment for
migraines.
A 2013 meta-analysis found olcegepant and telcagepant were effective and safe compared to placebo.
See also
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Telcagepant
References
Amines
Antimigraine drugs
Carboxamides
Organobromides
Piperazines
Piperidines
4-Pyridyl compounds
Quinazolines
Calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists
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