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Ubrogepant

UBRELVY

What it isCGRP-receptor antagonist; acute migraine treatment.

Why this oneUnlike rimegepant, it is designed only for acute use rather than prevention and causes no coronary vasoconstriction.

What limits itStrong CYP3A4 inhibitors must be avoided; nausea, cost, and prior authorization are the usual barriers.

FDA-approved for

FDA label

FDA dosingPopulationStartTargetMax
Acute treatment of migraine (with or without aura)Adults50 mg or 100 mg PRN50 mg or 100 mg PRN200 mg/24h

Renal No adjustment for mild–moderate. Severe (CLcr 15–29): 50 mg initial, 50 mg second if needed. ESRD (<15): avoid

Hepatic No adjustment for mild–moderate. Severe (Child-Pugh C): 50 mg initial, 50 mg second if needed

Second dose, if needed, at least 2 hours after the initial dose; max 200 mg in 24 hours

Instructions

Contraindications

Cautions

Adverse reactions

Pregnancy No adequate human data; animal embryofetal harm at high maternally-toxic doses; pregnancy registry available

Lactation Excreted in breast milk in low amounts (relative infant dose ~0.15%); weigh benefits/risks

NO BOXED WARNINGS

Principal riskLittle; CYP3A4-dependent

Cost, est. cash$500–$1,200/month

Generic entry2039 est.

Classes and tags

Clinical profile

Therapeutic safety burden1 / 4
Overdose danger1 / 4
Weight-gain liability0 / 4
Sedation liability0 / 4
QT / Torsades0 / 4
Direct muscarinic antagonism0 / 4
Embryofetal risk1 / 4

Legacy pregnancy categoryNot assigned — PLLR-era drug

Defining liabilityAgent-specific vascular, serotonergic or hepatic risks; acute overdose is usually limited outside ergot or cardiovascular agents.

Mechanism of action: Ubrogepant ballicule

Ubrogepant ballicule: receptor binding, kinetics and half-life diagram

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Memory aids: mascots and interaction avatars

Ubrogepant UBRELVY mascot mnemonic cartoon
“Yer bro’s Uber pants”
Ubrogepant CYP3A4 substrate avatar
CYP3A4 substrate

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