What is "triptan"

n. Any of a family of tryptamine-based drugs used as abortive medication in the treatment of migraine and cluster headaches.

Triptans are a family of tryptamine-based drugs used as abortive medication in the treatment of migraines and cluster headaches. This drug class was first introduced in the 1990s. While effective at treating individual headaches, they do not provide preventative treatment and are not considered a cure.