Headaches Flashcards
1
Q
Types of headaches
A
Migraine, tension, cluster, sinus
2
Q
Migraine area
A
Unilateral
3
Q
Tension area
A
bilateral, forehead
4
Q
Cluster area
A
unilateral, around eye
5
Q
Migraine treatment
A
- Triptans
- Ergotamines
- NSAIDS
Prohylactic:
AED and beta-blockers
6
Q
Migraine treatment pregnancy
A
ONLY triptans and BB
7
Q
Migraine treatment children
A
NSAIDS, AED, and BB
8
Q
Cluster treatment
A
- NSAID
2. Preventive amittriptyline (TCA)
9
Q
General treatment guidelines NL
A
Mild:
Paracetamol, NSAID, metoclopramide (dopamine anta)
Severe:
Triptans, ergotamine, dopamine anta, ketorolac
