Antimigraine

Question 1

What class acts on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system; causes vasoconstriction and reduces neurogenic inflammation associated with antidromic neuronal transmission correlating with relief of migraine.

Answer 1

Antimigraine

Question 2

What would you use to treat migraines
and Cluster headaches

Answer 2

Antimigraine

Question 3

adverse reactions of antimigraines

Answer 3

(a) Tingling sensation
(b) Dizziness, vertigo
(c) Chest tightness, chest pain

Question 4

What are some examples of anti migraines

Answer 4

a) Rizatriptan: Maxalt
(b) Sumatriptan: Imitrex

Question 5

Contraindication Specific to ____
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or arrhythmias associated with other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorders.

Answer 5

Sumatriptan

Question 6

Indication or contraindication for antimigraine
(a) Peripheral vascular disease
(b) Uncontrolled hypertension
(c) Ischemic heart disease
(d) Coronary vasospasm

Answer 6

contraindication