Results for tag: "Ajovy"

Ajovy is a prescription medication used to treat chronic migraine in adults. It is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist, a type of drug that works by blocking the action of CGRP, a chemical involved in migraine headaches. Ajovy is part of a new class of drugs known as Central Nervous System (CNS) drugs, which are designed to treat neurological disorders such as migraine, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. Ajovy is the first CGRP receptor antagonist approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention of migraine. Some companies in the Ajovy market include Teva Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, and Eli Lilly. Show Less Read more