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Neuro-Migrane Drugs Flashcards

1
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Which class of drugs can be used to treat the prodrome stage of a migraine

A
  • Triptans

- Ergot Alkaloids

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What class of drug is dihydroergotamine (DHE)

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Ergot alkaloids

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3
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What class of drug is verapamil

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Calcium channel blockers

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4
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What class of drug is eletriptan

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Triptan

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5
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What class of drug is sumatriptan

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Sumatriptan

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6
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What class of drug is topirimate

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Anticonvulsants

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7
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What class of drug is propranolol

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Beta blockers

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8
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What class of drug is almotriptan

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Triptans

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9
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What class of drug is valporate

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Anticonvulsants

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10
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What class of drug is rizatriptan

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Triptans

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11
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What class of drug is amitriptyline

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Tricyclics antidepressants

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12
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What is the mechanism of action for BOTOX neurotoxin

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Cleaves SNAP-25 and prevents ACh release

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13
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What class of drug is Timolol

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beta blockers

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14
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What class of drug is frovatriptan

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Triptan

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15
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What class of drug is naratriptan

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Triptans

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16
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What class of drug is zolmitriptan

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Triptans

17
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What class of drug is imipramine

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Tricyclics antidepressants

18
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Which class of drugs can be used to limit the frequency and severity of migraine attacks

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  • Beta blockers
  • Tricyclics antidepressants
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Calcium channel blockers
19
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What class of drug is ergotamine

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Ergot alkaloids

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