Migraine Meds Flashcards
Eletriptan
Relpax; 5-HT1 agonists (Triptans)
Migraine
Rizatriptan
Maxalt; 5-HT1 agonists (Triptans)
Migraine
Sumatriptan
Imitrex; 5-HT1 agonists (Triptans)
Migraine
Zolmitriptan
Zomig; 5-HT1 agonists (Triptans)
Migraine
Acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine
Excedrin Migraine; combination drug
Analgesic, NSAID, methyxanthine
Migraine
Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine
Fioricet; combination drug
Barbiturate, analgesic, methyxanthine
Migraine
Butalbital/aspirin/caffeine
Fiorinal; combination drug
Barbiturate, NSAID, methyxanthine
Migraine
These two migraine meds are Beers meds
Butalbital/caffeine
+ Acetaminophen (Fioricet)
+ Aspirin (Fiorinal)
This migraine med is a Scheduled Drug
Fiorinal (butalbital/aspirin/caffeine) - C-III
These two migraine meds can caused increased bleeding if taken with other blood thinners, like warfarin, as well as drowsiness
Excedrin Migraine (acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine)
Fiorinal (butalbital/aspirin/caffeine)
This migraine med is a high-alert med
Fioricet (butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine)
Regular use of these two meds can cause rebound headaches
Fioricet and Fiorinal
This migraine med, in rare cases, can cause blood pressure to go up, which is dangerous in patients with hypertension
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Frovatriptan
Frova; triptan
Migraine
