Migraine Flashcards

1
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What is a primary HA?

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MC-No identifiable underlying cause.

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2
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What is a secondary HA?

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Organic cause. 2. Dental infx 3. Brain Tumor 4. Subarachnoid hemorr

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3
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What is diff btwn cluster

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severe- U/L lacrimating temporal TX- verapamil, prednisone

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4
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What is diff btwn Tension

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MC- B/L TX-OTC

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5
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What is diff btwn migrain?

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debilitating- U/L, W 15-30yo-Trigger-trigeminal nerve-vasodilation-inflammation-nociceptive-peripheral sensitization. Prodrome- mood, food. Aura- tingling lips, motor speech. HA- UL throbbing 4-72hrs, pain INC activity HA- reverts to vomiting spontaneous, Postdrome-fatigue, AN (pseudo seizure)

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6
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What are trigger for Migraine?

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Stress, mood, light, hunger, MSG, tyramine, Nitrites, chocolate, menses,

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7
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What is best method for Acute Migraine tX?

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Large single dose. 2. parenteral best

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8
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What is benefit of caffeine in Excedrin OTC used for acute migraine?

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helps absorb faster- NOT REC for single agent. OK for peds and Pregs

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9
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What is ideal for tension HA?

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Fiorinal-caffeine+aspirin/APAP

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10
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How are NSAIDs use in HA?

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Mild to mod 2. Avoid 3rd trimester 3. Metoclopramide for absorption 4. Avoid excess d.t rebound HA

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What can be used as monotherapy for HA antiemetic?

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Injection-prochlorperazine, metoclopramide, chlorpromazine 2. Used with diphenhydramine to prevent ADEs akathisia/dystonic rxn

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What are ADEs and use of metoclopramide?

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  1. USE- delay gastric emptying so better absorption. 2. ADE- sedation, confusion dyskinesia
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13
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What is not first line for migraine HA?

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Opioids- INC rebound HA- meperidine, codeine, Stadol

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14
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What is REC for intractable severe migraine?

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Ergot-Dihydroergotamine DHE-LONG LAST HA ADE-n/v rebound HA, NEVER MONO, Used in ED, poor absorption

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15
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Which ERgot interacts with serotonin and cause vasoconstriction and vasodilation?

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Ergotamine Tartrate- LAST RESORT-FOR MIGRAINE AND CLUSTER RECURRENCE OR PROLONGED ATTACKS

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16
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What are ADE of ergotamine

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GI, *peripheral vasoconstriction: cold, DEC pulses, tingling. AVOID in PVD and CAD, PregX, Ischemic bowel dz, CVA, . BB may INC effects. TX OD- Nitroglycerin

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17
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What are DI of ergotamine tartrate?

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Triptains! and CYPs INC Ergo TARTRAte in serum, INC toxicity

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18
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This MOA is 5HT1b, 1d agonist receptors located in CNS, PNS that stimulate vasoconstriction in cranial vessels, and inhib trigeminal nerve 1d, dec neuropeptides responsible for vasodilation and reduce transmission?

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Triptans- suma, riza, nara, zolmi, frova, ele. The IRanian triptans

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19
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WHich triptan should be avoided in elderly, short t 1/2, quickers relief SC?

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Sumatriptan- GMa suma like natural

20
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What are ADE of SUMA?

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1st GEN GMa- gets chest to throat pressure, SOB, Signs of GAD. Anxious Grandma. Resolves in 30 min. Patch scars

21
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What is concern with Suma in women?

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PREG C- excreted in breastmilk.

22
Q

What BB inhibits Rizatriptan and thus Riza must be DEC by 50% if pt on BB?

A

Propranolol- “Aunt Riza and her CHF”. Riza- has a fast onset w/ good response. “But Riza so helpful”

23
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Which triptan is best tolerated, LOWEST recurrence?

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Aunt Nara- “nice and slow Aunt Nara”

24
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Which triptan has CYP many DI, short duration bc INC lipo, Well tolerated, LOW recurrence?

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Almotriptan- “Crazy Aunt Almo never getting along with family bc her short tempe with wt talks”

25
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Which triptan is ideal for AURAs LONGEST t/1/2, slow relief, low HA recurrence?

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FRovatriptan- “Aunt Frova forever long mystical stories but she never repeats?

26
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Which triptan is avoid 72 hr with other drugs due to CYP inhib?

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Eletriptan- “Aunt Ele is live 72hr away”

27
Q

Which Triptans have consistent success?

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Riza, Ele, Almo- Trials said oral are effective. Choice individualized. Switch if one not working

28
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Which drugs have least ADE?

A

Nara and Frova

29
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Which drug has most delivery options?

A

Sumatriptan- GMa got all the recipes

30
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Which Triptan CANNOT be repeated 2hrs?

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Nara-Slow AUNTy. All other can repeat 2 or >2hrs. EXCEPT Sumatriptan SC- 1hr

31
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What have nasal spray option?

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Zolmi and Suma

32
Q

What RX can be used in 2-3 trimester for migraine?

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APAP+metoclopramide. AVOID-nsaid, ergos, triptans preg c

33
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When can prophylaxis be used?

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HA > 3day/mo, or >2 day/week or severe long lasting >12hr

34
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How should prophylaxis be dosed?

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Lowest effective dose, slowly, Trial 2-3mo, Avoid other RX meds. Re-evaluate 1 yr via slow taper

35
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What BB is most studies, but overall any BB has 60-80 complete or partial relief, DOC bc safe, effective, tolerable?

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Propranolol- may take 3-6 mo of max. Titrate to max dose 325 mg

36
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What are ADEs of BB?

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AVOID asthma,DM, cardiac arrhythmias. Fatigue, exercise intolerance, MDD, ortho hypotension

37
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What CCB is used in migraines?

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Verapamil- 50% relief ADE- dizzy, edema, flushing, constipation, tolerance

38
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What is the most effective prophylaxis antidepressant?

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Amitriptyline-TCA ADE- sedation, wt gain, anticholinergic (dry as dessert). USE- best if PMH of MDD, GAD, insomnia, tension HA. AT NIGHT

39
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Which AED meds are used in migraines, but are PREG X?

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Valproate and Topiramate-

40
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Which ADE is double whammy with prevent migraines and WT LOSS?

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Topiramate- Kids age 12+ ADE- birth defect

41
Q

What new prophylaxis is LAST resort?

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Calcitonin gene related peptide- for trigeminovascular pain- Drug Mabs-ADE- cardiovascular, pulmonary, psych. AVOID- children, preg, elderly. 3 deaths

42
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Should transcranial magnetic stimulation be used on epilepsy migraine pts?

A

NO- 2nd for pt w/ intolerances

43
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What is prophylaxis for cluster HA?

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Verapamil, Steroids, Topiramate, Lithium

44
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What is ideal Tx for cluster HA?

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Oxygen. Triptans-Suma, Zolmi, Nasal Lidocaine

45
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What can be used has prophylaxis of Tension HA?

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TCA-amitriptyline.