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Almotriptan
Eletriptan
Frovatriptan
Naratriptan
Rizatriptan
Sumatriptan
Zolmitriptan |
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Definition
Ergot Alkaloid
Dihidroergotamine |
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Term
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Definition
B Blockers
Anti-epileptics (valproic acid)
Tricyclic anti-depressants (amytryptiline)
BUTTERBAR HERB |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Non-opioid analgesics
Combo:
Aspirin/acetaminophen/caffeine
Aspirin/butalbital/caffeine |
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Term
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Definition
Migraine prototypical drug
5HTb/d antagonist promotes vasoconstrict meninges and inhibits 5HT release neurons
ALSO Presynaptic autoreceptor agonist on TRIGEM and CNS
Side effects: chest pressure/tightness
Contraindication: Coronary Artery Disease, SSRI, MAOI
Frovatriptan is longest lasting possible prophylactic |
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Term
Rules migraine
(number acute/week)
(combo analgesics) |
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Definition
Exercise regularly
Avoid combination analgesics
Use acute treatments no more than 2X/week |
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Term
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Definition
MIGRAINE:Largely a pressor and hallucinogen through serotonin (5HT) system...Dopamine (DA) D2 receptor agonist- resulting nausea and vomiting results in metoclopromide to counter
Litany of toxicities: hallucination, vasospasm, parasthesia, gangrene, abortion. |
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Term
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Definition
sublingual or nasal spray for migraines
Poorly/erratically absorbed in different people/ at different times
Ergot family
Acute Vasospasm/ Gangrene
Hallucinations
Abortion |
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