Zolmitriptan (nasal spray)

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Typical Dosage: 5 mg or 10 mg nasal spray

Effectiveness
80%
Safety Score
68%
Clinical Trials
12
Participants
600

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

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Treatment Details
Dosage Range
5 mg or 10 mg nasal spray
Time to Effect
15-30 minutes
Treatment Duration
As needed (acute)
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
3.5(Treat 3.5 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
80%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$3,600
Monitoring:$1,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$50
Total Annual:$4,650
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
GOOD
QALYs Gained
0.15
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$5,615
Zolmitriptan (nasal spray) Outcomes

for Cluster Headache

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+80%
Response Rate
+65%
Common Side Effects
Taste disturbance
+15%
Nausea
+7%
Dizziness
+7%
Somnolence
+7%

Sources:

nih.gov
researchgate.net
elsevierpure.com

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