Migraines Flashcards
1
Q
Antimigraine
Action
A
Acts on intercranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system; causes vasoconstriction and reduces neurogenic inflammation associated with neuronal transmission correlating with relief of migraine.
2
Q
Antimigraine
Use
A
Treatment of:
- migraines
- cluster headaches
3
Q
Antimigraine
Adverse Effects
A
Tingling
Dizziness
Chest tightness
4
Q
Antimigraine
Contraindication
A
Peripheral Vascular Disease uncontrolled hypertension Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Coronary Vasospasm Ischemic Heart Disease
5
Q
Antimigraine
Examples - …triptan
A
Rizatriptan - Maxalt
Sumatriptan - Imitrex
