Neurology Flashcards
If topiramate and propranolol have failed to offer migraine prophylaxis whats do the NICE guidelines recommend?
Acupuncture
What can be used for prophylaxis in Menstrual Migraines?
Triptans
In secondary prevention of a Stroke what is used first line?
Clopidogrel 75mg
What is used in the secondary prevention of a stroke if clopidogrel isn’t tolerated?
Aspirin + Dipyridamole
Status Epilepticus - Management in prehospital
PR or Buccal BDZ x2
Phenytoin infusion
Status Epilepticus - Management in Hospital
IV BDZ x2
Phenytoin or Phenybarbitol infusion
General Anaesthesia - after 45 minutes
First line management of trigeminal neuralgia
Carbamezapine
When should trigeminal neuralgia be referred on?
<50
Red flags - sensory loss, tumour nearby, etc
Which antibiotics should be used in care with a history of epilepsy?
Quinilones - reduce seizure threshold
Ciprofloxacin
Levofloxacin