Felicity has poorly controlled migraines and the resulting pain is not responsive to standard analgesic protocols. Her physician suggests the use of sumatriptan when she has an acute migraine. What is the mechanism of action for this drug?

Felicity has poorly controlled migraines and the resulting pain is not responsive to standard analgesic protocols. Her physician suggests the use of sumatriptan when she has an acute migraine. What is the mechanism of action for this drug?


serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
seroronin receptor agonist
norepinephrine agonist


Answer: seroronin receptor agonist