Migraine Flashcards
1
Q
1st line Mx migraines
A
oral sumatriptan 50-100mg PLUS NSAID or paracetamol
2
Q
1st line prophylaxis for migrains
A
propranolol or topiramate
- propranolol CI in asthma + PAD
- topiramate CI in pregnancy and reduces efficacy of POP/COCP
3
Q
Who is botulinum toxin A used for in migraine Mx?
and how is it given?
A
chronic migraine with headaches on 15 days each month, including 8 with migraine, who have tried 3+ other drugs
injected around head and neck every 12 weeks
