Aimovig® (erenumab) mode of action
Aimovig is indicated for prophylaxis of migraine in adults who have at least 4 migraine days per month.1
Aimovig is specifically designed to stop migraine before it starts2,3
Play the Aimovig mechanism of action video below to see how it is believed to work in migraine.
VIDEO
Aimovig is the first licensed CGRP receptor antagonist in the UK, specifically designed to prevent migraine across the spectrum*1,4
Aimovig is 100% human and binds potently and selectively to the CGRP receptor, blocking its activation1
Your guide to Aimovig
Your guide to Aimovig
A guide for patients prescribed Aimovig to provide them with important information about what Aimovig is, who it is for, how it works and what to expect during treatment.
Aimovig injection training video
CGRP, calcitonin gene related peptide; Ig, immunoglobulin.
References
Aimovig® (erenumab) Summary of Product Characteristics.
Aimovig Core Data Sheet v2.5.
Garg S, et al. Anaesthesiology 2020;36(1):104–109.
Bigal ME, et al. Headache 2013;53(8):1230–1244.
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