Ergot derivatives (antimigrane agents) Flashcards
1
Q
uses
A
prevention
abortion
migrane
vascular headaches
2
Q
ex
A
dihydroergotamine (Migranal, D.H.E. 45)
ergotamine (Ergomar)
3
Q
Nursing responsibilities
A
- complaints of extremity numbness & tingling
- triptans should be taken @ the first sign of a headache