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MIGRAINE MEDS Flashcards

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What meds can be used for mild migraines?

A

NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen)
Acetaminophen
Anti-inflammatory

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MIGRAINE: What do Antiemetics (metoclopramide) do?

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Decrease nausea and vomit

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What meds can be used for severe migraines?

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Triptan preparations (zolmitriptan, sumatriptan - chest pain & BC, eletriptan)
Ergotamine w/ caffeine (dihydroergotamine)
Isometheptene

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MIGRAINE: Purpose of Triptan preparations?

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Vasoconstrictive effect
(zolmitriptan, sumatriptan, eletriptan)

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MIGRAINE: Purpose of Ergotamine w/ caffeine?

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Narrows blood vessels and decrease inflammation
(dihydroergotamine)

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