Rimegepant
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Other names | BHV-3000, BMS-927711 |
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Formula | C28H28F2N6O3 |
Molar mass | 534.568 g·mol−1 |
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Rimegepant (BHV-3000; formerly BMS-927711) is an investigational drug candidate for the treatment of migraine. Originally discovered at Bristol-Myers Squibb,[1] it is currently under development by Biohaven Pharmaceuticals.[2]
Mechanism of action
Rimegepant is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist.[3]
References
- ^ "Drug Profile: Rimegepant". Adis Insight.
- ^ "Rimegepant (BHV-3000) – for acute treatment of Migraine". Biohaven Pharmaceuticals.
- ^ Diener, Hans-Christoph; Charles, Andrew; Goadsby, Peter J; Holle, Dagny (2015). "New therapeutic approaches for the prevention and treatment of migraine". The Lancet Neurology. 14 (10): 1010. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(15)00198-2. PMID 26376968.