Quiz 5 Reverse Flashcards
MAOIs
A Pt is taking sumatriptan…what other drugs should they avoid?
- N&V2. Leg weakness - muscle spams3. Numbness & tingling in fingers & toes4. CV - bradycardia, EKG changes, HTN, ischemia
ADRs ergot derivatives
No - not w/in 24 h
Can you use triptans & ergot derivatives together?
Ergot derivatives
Which drug comes from rye seed?
Fioricet - Butalbital, acetaminophen & caffieneCauses resp. depression
What would you use if you had a tension/muscle contraction HA?
- HA interferes w/ daily routine2. Meds contraindicated, ineffective, overused or bad side effects3. Frequent migraines4. Uncommon migraine types5. Cost6. Pt preference
When do you use migraine prophylaxis meds?
- Beta blockers - propranolol & timolol2. TCA - amitryptylline3. Antiseizure meds - topiramate & valproate4. Neuromuscular blockade - onabotulinumtoxin A
Common migraine prophylaxis meds
Inc. metabolism of 1. Chemo agents2. Corticosteroids3. Theophylline4. Warfarin Reduced plasma levels of 5. Cyclosporine6. Digoxin7. Haloperidol8. Oral contraceptives
What to watch with anti-epileptic drugs
Valproate
What drug to use w/ primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures?
Carbamazepine
What drug to use w/ partial seizure?
- Ethosuximide2. Valproate
What drug to use with absence seizure?
Valproate
What drug to use with atypical absence, myoclonic or atonic seizure?
- Suicide2. SJS
ADRs anti-epileptic drugs
- Ativan2. Fosphenytoin3. Phenytoin sodium
Tx status epilepticus