Migraines Flashcards
what simple analgesia can be given to manage migraines
ibuprofen
paracetamol
aspirin
what type of medication is sumatriptan
5-HT receptor agonist
5-HT receptor antagonist
5HT agonist
what pharmacological therapies can be used to prevent migraines
propranolol
topiramate
amitriptyline
what medications can be prescribed for prevent of menstrual migraines
froviatriptan
zolmitriptan
what is photophobia
discomfort with lights
what is phonophobia
discomfort with loud noises
what are the 4 types of migraines
migraines with aura
migraines without aura
hemiplegic migraines
silent migraines
what are the 4 types of aura experienced with migraines
sparks in vision
blurring vision
lines across vision
loss of different visual fields
which types of migraines can present like a stroke
hemiplegic migraine
what are the 5 stages of migraine
prodromal aura headache resolution postdromal
what medication is usually taken when the headache starts
triptans
what medications can be given to manage nausea and vomiting
anti emetics
e.g. metoclopramide
which is a 5HT receptor agonist
serotonin receptor agonist
which prophylaxis medication
should not be used during pregnancy
topiramate
apart from medication what else can be used in the management of migraines and is also recommended by NICE
acupuncture
