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Migraine Flashcards

1
Q

Migraine in pregnancy

First line

A

Paracetamol

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2
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Should not be prescribed in pregnancy or breastfeeding

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Aspirin

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3
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Should not be prescribed in third trimester

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NSAIDS

Ibuprofen can be used in 1st and 2nd trimester

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4
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Pharmacological Options for migraines

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Triptans (Sumitriptan preferred option in pregnancy -50-100mg followed by 50-100mg after 2hours if required/migraine reoccurring-maximum 300mg per day)
NSAIDS
Aspirin

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5
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Not a recommended option in migraine irrespective of pregnancy

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Opioids

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6
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Things to check for migraine in pregnancy

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Neurological examination

Always check BP and urinalysis

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7
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Migraine lasting for more than 72hours

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Uncontrolled status migrainosus

Consider urgent referral/admission

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