Migraine Flashcards
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General information about migraine
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Unilateral
Throbbing
Associated with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and head movements and sound
Hemiplegia can last for hours
1
Q
Diagnosis of migraine
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History of previous migraine
If no past history CT/MRI
Thrombophilia screen
2
Q
Treatment of acute attack of migraine
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Paracetamol/ codeine
Antiemetics
Sumatriptan - 5HT1 agonist (safe)
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Q
Prophylaxis for migraine
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Avoid precipitate factors
Aspirin
Beta blockers - propranolol (no ass with IUGR)
Tricyclical antidepressant - amytriptiline
Calcium antagonists - verapamil
Serotonin antagonists if all else has failed
