Migraine Prophylactic txt

Question 1

What type of meds are used for prophylactic migraine txt?

Answer 1

propranolol
amitriptyline
divalproex (Depakote)

non-selective beta adrenergic receptor antagonist
tricyclic antidepressant
anti-seizure/GABA stimulant

Question 2

What is propranolol classified as?

Answer 2

Non-selective beta adrenergic receptor antagonist

Used for migraine prophylaxis

Question 3

What type of drug is amitriptyline?

Answer 3

Tricyclic antidepressant

Elevates 5-HT in the brain

Question 4

What is the primary function of divalproex (Depakote)?

Answer 4

Anti-seizure/GABA stimulant

Mimics GABA and enhances inhibitory pathway

Question 5

What are the core symptoms of a migraine?

Answer 5

Intense headache, nausea, photophobia, sound sensitivity, sensitivity to sudden head movements

Usually throbbing and often unilateral

Question 6

What percentage of migraines are classified as migraines without aura?

Answer 6

More than 80%

Most common type of migraine

Question 7

How is the condition of migraine headaches classified?

Answer 7

Neurovascular disorder

Reflects the underlying neurobiology of migraines