Neuro Flashcards
1
Q
tx for migraine attack
A
triptan (sumatriptan), ergot alkaloid (ergotamine)
2
Q
tx for migraine prevention
A
beta blocker, anti epileptic, amitriptyaline
3
Q
tension headache tx
A
antidepressants or anxiety meds, amitriptyline
4
Q
what won’t work with tension headaches?
A
stronger analgesics, ergotamine
5
Q
tx for cluster headaches
A
100% oxygen, verapamil
ergotamine, sumatriptan can be used at night to prevent attacks
6
Q
define chronic paroxysmal hemicranis
A
chronic paroxysmal hemicrania, which resembles cluster headache
similar: headaches are unilateral, w/ conjunctival hyperemia and rhinorrhea.
differences: more frequent in women, and the paroxysms occur many times each day
7
Q
treatment chronic paroxysmal hemicranial
A
responds to indomethacin
