NEW research has shown that anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are not associated with an increased cardiovascular ...

Merck has announced that the antagonist of the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor telcagepant ... by attacks of intense throbbing head pain that can last from 4 to 72 hours.

CGRP may also lead to dilated vessels in the brain, pain, and inflammation. As a migraine attack progresses, the brainstem becomes sensitized, leading to a vicious cycle of head pain and an ...

CGRP is a chemical that spikes in the body during a migraine attack and is believed to be involved in the transmission of pain during a migraine. These new drugs are designed to prevent migraine ...