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Article: Research: ZOMIG nasal spray single dose is rapidly absorbed intranasally.
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- Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week
- Article date:
- May 29, 2004
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2004 MAY 29 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- New data showing that nearly 30% of a single dose of ZOMIG (zolmitriptan) Nasal Spray is absorbed intranasally are consistent with earlier findings.
The data were presented at the American Academy of Neurology 56th annual meeting.
"Our findings are exciting, as are the earlier observations of the very fast onset of action of ZOMIG Nasal Spray," said Matts Kagedal, senior pharmacokineticist, experimental medicine, AstraZeneca. "The fast and direct absorption of zolmitriptan from within the nasal cavity, combined with the product's convenience and ease of use, may represent a benefit for patients who experience ...