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Drugs For Pain Control Flashcards

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Nociceptor

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Activation of receptor nerve endings that receive and transmit pain signals to the spinal cord and brain

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Endogenous opioids

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Group of neurotransmitters including endorphins, dynorphins, and enkephalins

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Analgesics

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Medications used to relieve pain

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Opioid

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Narcotic which is a Natural or synthetic morphine like substance responsible for reducing severe pain, produces numbness or stuporlike symptoms.

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Opiates

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Opium consisting of 9% to 14% morphine and 0.8 to 2.5% codeine

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Narcotic

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Stupor associated with morphine like drugs that produce analgesia and CNS depression.

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Codeine

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with Moderate effectiveness

Also for cough; avail in IM and SC forms; combination drug with aspirin is called empirin with codeine and with acetaminophen, tylenol with codeine

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Hydrocodone bitartrate (bi-tar-trate) (hycodan)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with Moderate effectiveness

Also for cough; combination drug with acetaminophen is called amacodone C, Co-Gesic, Vicodin, Dolacet, Norcet, and Norco

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Oxycodone hydrochloride (OxyContin)

Oxycodone terephthalate (Percocet-5, Roxicet, others)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with Moderate effectiveness

Combination drug with acetaminophen is called Percocet or Tylox; with aspirin is called Percodan or Roxiprin

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Propoxyphene hydrochloride (Darvon)

Propoxyphene napsylate (Darvon-N)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with Moderate effectiveness

Combination drug with acetaminophen is called Darvocet or Propacet; with aspirin and caffeine is called Darvon or Dolene

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Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with High effectiveness

Used with anesthesia for surgery and other procedures

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Hydromorphone hydrochloride (Dilaudid)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with High effectiveness

Also for cough; avail IM, IV, SC, and rectally

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Levorphanol tartrate (Levo-Dromoran)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with High effectiveness

Also avail in SC forms

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Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with High effectiveness

For Preoperative rx or obstetric analgesia; avail in IM, IV, and SC forms

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Methadone hydrochloride (Dolophine)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with High effectiveness

For detox treatment of opioid dependency; avail IM and IV forms

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Morphine sulfate (Astramorph PF, Duramorph, others)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with High effectiveness

Avail IM, IV, SC, Intrathecal, epidural, and rectal forms

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Oxymorphone hydrochloride (Numorphan)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid agonists with High effectiveness

Also avail in IV and rectal forms

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Nalmefene hydrochloride (Revex)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid antagonist

For opioid overdose and postoperative opioid depression

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Naloxone (Narcan)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid antagonist

For opioid overdose and postoperative opioid depression

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Naltrexone hydrochloride (Trexan, ReVia)

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Opioids for pain management
Opioid antagonist

For management of opiate or alcohol dependence; longer lasting effect than naloxone

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Buprenorphine hydrochloride (Buprenex)

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Opioid for pain management
Opioid with mixed agonist- antagonist effects

For moderate to severe pain; also avail SC, epidural, and rectally

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Butorphanol tartrate (Stadol)

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Opioid for pain management
Opioid with mixed agonist- antagonist effects

For obstetrical analgesia during labor, cancer pain, renal colic, and burns; avail in IV and intranasal forms

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Dezocine (Dalgan)

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Opioid for pain management
Opioid with mixed agonist- antagonist effects

Causes less respiratory depression than morphine sulfate

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Nalbuphine hydrochloride (Nubain)

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Opioid for pain management
Opioid with mixed agonist- antagonist effects

For moderate to severe pain

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Pentazocine hydrochloride (Talwin)

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Opioid for pain management
Opioid with mixed agonist- antagonist effects

For moderate to severe pain ( lower dose fir women in labor)

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Patient controlled analgesia (PCA)

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Pts are allowed to self medicate with opiate rx by pressing a button, safe levels of pain rx are delivered with an infusion pump

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Cyclooxygenase (COX)

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Enzyme responsible for the formation of prostaglandins

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Nonopioid analgesics

Also for fever; avail in rectal form

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Celecoxib (Celebrex)

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Nonopioid analgesics
NSAID selective COX-2 inhibitor

Also for inflammation

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Diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for inflammation

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Diflunisal (Dolobid)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for inflammation

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Etodolac (Lodine)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for inflammation

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Fenoprofen calcium (Nalfron)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for inflammation

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Flurbiprofen (Ansaid)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Similar to ibuprofen

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Ibuprofen (advil, motrin)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for fever and inflammation

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Indomethacin (Indocin)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also used for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis and acute gouty arthritis

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Ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for inflammation

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Ketorolac tromethamine (Toradol)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for allergic conjunctivitis, avail in IM/IV forms

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Mefenamic acid (Ponstel)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Used for short-term relief of mild to moderate pain, incl. menstrual cramps

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Meloxicam (mobic)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Used for osteoarthritis

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Nabumetone (Relafen)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Inhibits COX-2 more than COX-1

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Naproxen (Naprosyn)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for inflammation

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Naproxen sodium (Aleve, anaprox)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for dysmenorrhea

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Oxaprozin (Daypro)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Similar to naproxen; once a day dosage

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Piroxicam (feldene)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Has prolonged half-life

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Sulindac (Clinoril)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for inflammation

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Tolmetin (tolectin)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like: nonsalicylates

Also for inflammation

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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Salicylate

Also for fever, inflammation, and thromboembolic disorders, prevention of TIA and heart attacks; avail rectally

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Choline salicylate (Arthropan)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Salicylate

Also for inflammation; may be indicated for pts having difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules

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Salsalate (Disalcid)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Salicylate

Also for fever, inflammation

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Clonidine (Catapres)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Centrally acting drug

Also used for hypertension

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Tramadol (Ultram)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Centrally acting drug

Causes less respiratory depression than morphine

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Ziconotide (Prialt)

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Nonopioid analgesics
Centrally acting drug

Also used for muscle spasticity

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A fibers

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Wrapped thinly in myelin that signal sharp, well defined pain

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C fibers

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Unmyelinated and conduct dull, poorly localized pain

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Dihydroergotamine mesylate

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for terminating migraines
Ergot alkaloids

Also avail as nasal spray; preg category X, may be used in combination with low-dose heparin to prevent postop DVT

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Ergotamine tartrate (Ergostat)

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for terminating migraines
Ergot alkaloids

Also avail. In sublingual, inhalant, or rectally; may cause physical dependence; pregnancy category X

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Almotriptan (Axert)

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for terminating migraines
Triptans

May cause heart palpitations and rapid heartbeat

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Eletriptan (Relpax)

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for terminating migraines
Triptans

May cause hypotension in elderly pts

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Frovatriptan (Frova)

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for terminating migraines
Triptans

May cause chest pains and heart palpitations

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Naratriptan (Amerge)

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for terminating migraines
Triptans

Serotonin stimulator

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Rizatriptan (Maxalt)

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for terminating migraines
Triptans

May cause MI

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Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for terminating migraines
Triptans

Serotonin stimulator; subcutaneous and intranasal forms avail.

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Zolmitriptan (Zomig)

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for terminating migraines
Triptans

Serotonin stimulator

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Topiramate (Topamax)

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Antiseizure Drugs

Sugar-like chemical molecule; enhances the action of GABA; also for partial seizures

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Valproic acid (Depakene)

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Antimigraine drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Antiseizure Drugs

Also for absence seizures and mixed generalized types of seizures and mania

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Atenolol (Tenormin)

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Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers

Also used for hypertension and angina

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Metoprolol (Lopressor)

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Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers

Also for angina and MI; sustained-release and IV forms avail.

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Proranolol (Inderal,InnoPran XL)

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Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers

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Timolol (Blocadren)

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Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers

Also for hypertension, angina, and glaucoma

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Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)

A

Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Calcium Channel Blockers

Selective for calcium channels in blood vessels; decreases peripheral vascular resistance and increases cardiac output; also for hypertension and angina; sustained-release form avail.

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Nimodipine (Nimotop)

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Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Calcium Channel Blockers

Offlabeled use for migraines; primary use is for improvement of neurologic symptoms following a stroke

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Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, others)

A

Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Calcium Channel Blockers

74
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Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil)

A

Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Tricyclic Antidepressants

75
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Imipramine (Tofranil)

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Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Tricyclic Antidepressants

May cause cardiac dysfunction and abnormal blood cell count; also for alcohol or cocaine dependence; may control bedwetting in children; avail IM

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Protriptyline (Vivactil)

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Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Tricyclic Antidepressants

For symptoms of depression; few sedative qualities; causes increased heart rate

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Methysergide (Sansert)

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Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Misc. drugs

Similar to ergotamine

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Riboflavin (vitamin b2)

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Antimigraine Drugs
Drugs for preventing migraines
Misc. drugs

Deficiency caused by chronic diarrhea, liver disease, alcoholism, or inadequate consumption of milk or animal products

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