random Flashcards
1
Q
treatment of migraine
A
during attack - NSAIDs + antiemetic, triptans
prophylaxis - propananol, topiramate, amitriptyline
2
Q
SE of triptans
A
tight chest/throat
3
Q
treatment of cluster headache
A
high flow 02, subcutaneous sumatriptan
prophylaxis - steroids (decrease over 2 wks), verapamil
4
Q
treatment of paroxysmal hemicranias
A
indomethicin (NSAID)
5
Q
what does SUNCT stand for
A
short lived, unilateral, neuralgiaform headache, conjunctival injections, tearing
6
Q
treatment of SUNCT
A
lamotrigine, gabapentin
7
Q
Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia
A
carbamazepine, gabapentin
surgery if meds unsuccessful
8
Q
tension headache treatment
A
mod lifestyle and small nighty doses of amitriptyline
