Migranes Flashcards
Acute migraine pain tx
Aspirin
NSAIDS
Acetaminophen
+ Combination factors
What are the combination factors used to treat acute migranes
Metoclopramide- if youre feeling nauceous with a migrane Opioids Caffeine Sudafed Triptans Ergotamine
if you feel like your getting nauceous with a migrane, treat with
metoclopramide
Adrengergic drug used to relieve migranes
Q2: Vasodilation or vasocontriction
Sudafed
Vasoconstriction
triptans function
causes vasocontriction and abort migrane
Contraindicators for using a vasoconstrictor for migranes
angina
MI
hypertension
+ other cardiovascular problems
Do not use triptans w/
antibiotics
antifungals
antiretrovirals
Contraindications for Ergotamine
same as triptans
Drugs used to prevent migranes
Beta blockers
calcium channel blockers
tricycle antidepressants
antiepiletpics
SE of this drug is can make you feel dizzy, lethargic, fatigued, decreased libido
calcium channel blockers
preventative medications must be taken how often for them to work?
daily
Types of triptans
SERZ sumatriptan eletriptan rizatriptan zolmitriptan
