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Zavegepant: uses, dosing, side effects & brands

Zavegepant is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist sold in the U.S. under one brand, for migraine with aura and migraine without aura. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.

By the pharmaranks editorial teamReviewed against the FDA (openFDA label, NDC Directory & Enforcement) sourcesUpdated Jul 24, 2026How we research

Key facts

Drug class
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptor Antagonist
Treats
Migraine with Aura and Migraine Without Aura
Available as
Spray/Inhaler
Sold as
Zavzpret
Prescription?
Prescription only
Generic available?
Not in our catalog

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How zavegepant is dosed

From the FDA label for Zavzpret (application NDA216386). Other zavegepant products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.

The recommended dose is 10 mg given as a single spray in one nostril, as needed. ( 2.1 ) • The maximum dose in a 24-hour period is 10 mg (one spray). ( 2.1 ) • The safety of treating more than 8 migraines in a 30-day period has not been established. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Dosing Information The recommended dose of ZAVZPRET is 10 mg given as a single spray in one nostril, as needed. The maximum dose that may be given in a 24-hour period is 10 mg (one spray). The safety of treating more than 8 migraines in a 30-day period has not been established.

Zavegepant side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Raynaud’s Phenomenon [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (at least 2% of patients treated with ZAVZPRET and greater than placebo) were taste disorders, nausea, nasal discomfort, and vomiting. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety of ZAVZPRET for the acute treatment of migraine in adults has been evaluated in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (Study 1 and Study 2) in patients with migraine who received one 10 mg dose of ZAVZPRET nasal spray (N=1023) or placebo (N=1056) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Approximately 83% were female, 81% were White, 20% were Hispanic or Latino, and 15% were Black. The mean age at study entry was 41 years (range 18-79 years of age). Adverse reactions…

Who shouldn’t take zavegepant

ZAVZPRET is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to zavegepant or any of the components of ZAVZPRET. Reactions have included anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to zavegepant or to any of the components of ZAVZPRET. ( 4 )

Zavegepant drug interactions

Avoid use with drugs that inhibit OATP1B3 or NTCP transporters. ( 7.1 ) • Avoid use with drugs that induce OATP1B3 or NTCP transporters. ( 7.2 ) • Avoid use of intranasal decongestants; if unavoidable, administer intranasal decongestants at least 1 hour after ZAVZPRET administration. ( 7.3 ) 7.1 OATP1B3 or NTCP Inhibitors Concomitant administration of ZAVZPRET with inhibitors of the organic anion transporting polypeptide 1B3 (OATP1B3) or sodium taurocholate co-transporting polypeptide (NTCP) transporters may result in a significant increase in zavegepant exposure. Avoid concomitant administration of ZAVZPRET with drugs that inhibit OATP1B3 or NTCP transporters [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.2 OATP1B3 or NTCP Inducers Concomitant administration of ZAVZPRET with inducers of OATP1B3 or NTCP transporters may result in a decrease in zavegepant exposure. Avoid concomitant administration of ZAVZPRET with drugs that induce OATP1B3 or NTCP transporters [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.3 Intranasal Decongestants Concomitant administration of ZAVZPRET with intranasal decongestants may decrease the absorption of zavegepant. Avoid concomitant administration of intranasal decongestants with ZAVZPRET. When concomitant use is unavoidable, intranasal decongestants should be administered at least 1 hour after ZAVZPRET administration [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Every zavegepant product we track (1)

Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.

Only one: Zavzpret.

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Frequently asked questions

What is zavegepant?

Zavzpret (Zavegepant Hydrochloride) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist used to treat Migraine with Aura, Migraine Without Aura.

What kind of drug is zavegepant?

The FDA classifies zavegepant as a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist. If you are checking whether it is safe to combine with something else, the class is what matters — two drugs from the same class usually should not be stacked.

Can you take zavegepant with other medicines?

It depends on the medicine. We check it against the FDA labels rather than guessing: our interaction checker searches each drug's own label for the other and quotes what it says, naming the section it came from. Run zavegepant against whatever else you take — and remember that a label not naming a drug is not the same as that combination being safe.

What forms does zavegepant come in?

Across the brands we track, zavegepant is currently marketed as spray/inhaler, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory. Each form is dosed differently — follow the label for the exact product you were prescribed.

Is there a generic zavegepant?

We do not currently list a generic-labelled zavegepant product. That does not always mean none exists — it means none appears under a generic name in the FDA data we track. Ask your pharmacist.

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“Zavegepant: uses, dosing, side effects & brands.” pharmaranks, 24 July 2026, https://pharmaranks.com/drugs/zavegepant.

We summarise public FDA and NIH sources — for a clinical claim, cite the primary source we link to as well.

Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.

Read the full FDA label for zavegepant on DailyMed (NIH) ↗.