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neuro Flashcards

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meclizine is used for

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vertigo/dizziness/labrynthitis

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nimodipine

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CCB, prevents vasospasm to decrease the risk of stroke, subarrachnoid hem

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treatment for migraine

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abortive therapy: NSAIDs, aspirin, acetomen
Triptans
Ergotamine derivatives

Prophylactic:
B blockers and CCB
Tricyclics
SSRIs 
Valproic acid
Topiramate
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treatment for clusterheadache

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  1. oxygen
    triptans
    ergotamine
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who are triptans and ergotamines contraindicated in

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people with coronary artery disease and pregnant

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moa of carbemazepine

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stabilizes the inactivated state of voltage gated sodium channels making fewer channels available to subsequently open.

also potentiate GABA receptors

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treatment for restless leg syndrome

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dopamine agonist

pramipexole, ropinerole

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treatment for essential tremor

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B blocker
alcohol

B agonists and cocaine makes it worse

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