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PTherapeutics I T2 Headache & Migraine Drugs
Headache and Migraine drugs
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Pharmacology
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04/03/2011

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Term
______ are first line for mild to moderate migraines
Definition
Analgesics & NSAIDs
Term
For Migraines, the Anaglesics used are_____
Definition
Acetaminophen (tylenol), acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine (excedrin), acetaminophen/butalibital/caffeine (Fioricet), Aspirin/butalbital/caffeine (Fiorinal), Isomethptene/dichloralphenazone/acetaminophen (midrin)
Term
Analgesics containing ____ may cause overuse headaches and withdrawal.
Definition
Butalibital (Fioricet and Fiorinal)
Term
Acetaminophen, by itself, is (not recommended/recommended) for migraines
Definition
not generally recommended
Term
Excedrin (Caffeine/acetaminophen/aspirin) is (proven/not proven) in effectiveness
Definition
proven
Term
The NSAIDs used for migraines are ________
Definition
aspirin ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac
Term
NSAIDs with (long/short) half lives are preferred
Definition
long
Term
With analgesics, ______ increase(s) the risk of med-overuse headaches
Definition
combo pdts
Term
______ should be used with care in renal dx, ulcer dx, and aspirin hypersensitivity
Definition
NSAIDs
Term
What Opiate Analgesics are used for migraines?
Definition
Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, and Hydrocodone
OHH
Term
Opiate analgesics are (effective/ineffective), (cause/can't cause/prevent) rebound headaches, and (cause/can't cause) dependency.
Definition
effective, cause rebound HA, cause dependency
Term
The opioid analgesic _____ is used for migraine PTs not responding to other therapies
Definition
Butorphanol
Term
_____ is an alternative to frequent Office and ED visits.
Definition
Butorphanol
Term
Opiate analgesics are effective, but reserved for _________
Definition
rescue after conventional therapies fail
Term
______ are contraindicated in infrequent mod-severe HAs as well as conventional therapies
Definition
opiate analgesics
Term
What antiemetics are used with oral migraine meds?
Definition
Metoclopramide and Prochlorperazine
(MetPro)
Term
antiemetics should be taken _____ before oral migraine meds.
Definition
15-30 mins
Term
Which antiemetic improves gastroparesis and improves absorption from the GI tract?
Definition
Metoclopramide
Term
Which antiemetic is a DA antagonist, and is thus used for intractable HA monotherapy or refractory migraine?
Definition
Prochlorperazine
Term
_____ are used as rescue meds for status migraines, which last _____. an example is____
Definition
corticosteroids, more than one week, IV dexamethasone
Term
Which drug is a last resort and may cause recurrent HA?
Definition
Intranasal lidocaine
Term
Which medications are migraine specific, nonselective 5HT1 agonists, and for moderate to severe migraine?
Definition
Ergots & derivatives
Term
_____ should not be used within 24 hours of triptans
Definition
ergots
Term
Which drugs have the most common SE of NV, as well as weakness and fatigue?
Definition
Ergots
Term
_____ interact with 3A4 inhibitors, incl protease inhibitors, azoles, cimetidine, erythromycin. The result is an (increase/decrease) of levels
Definition
ergots; increase ergot levels
Term
Ergotamine Tartrate, which shows inconsistent efficacy, is administered with _____, is available in _____dosage forms.
Definition
with caffeine, available as PO, SL, rectal suppository
Term
Dihydroergotamine generally (does/does not) cause rebound HA.
Definition
does not
Term
rebound HA occurs with ________ when the PT doesn't follow dosing
Definition
dihydroergotamine
Term
Dihydroergotamine is available in _____ dosage forms
Definition
IM, SQ, nasal spray
Term
______ are first line for moderate-severe and rescue (in migraines)
Definition
Triptans
Term
Which drugs are 5HT 1B/1D agonists
Definition
triptans
Term
Which drugs interact with MAOIs, SSRIs, SNRIs, and ergots?
Definition
Triptans
Term
Which drugs are contraindicated in ischemic heart dx, uncontroled HTN, CVD, CAD and pregnancy?
Definition
triptans
Term
Which drug(s) has/have SEs of Chest tightness, flushing, local reactions, somnolence, fatigue, NV and dizziness?
Definition
triptans
Term
compared to sumatriptan, which drug shows better efficacy and consistency, and similar tolerability?
Definition
Rizatriptan
Term
Compared to sumatriptan, which drug shows better efficacy, similar consistency, but lower tolerability AND also interacts with potent 3A4 inhibitors?
Definition
Eletriptan
Term
Which drug, when compared to sumatriptan, shows similar 2 hr efficacy, but is better in other results?
Definition
Almotriptan
Term
Which triptan, which, despite its longest half life, shows lower efficacy compared to sumatriptan?
Definition
Frovatriptan
Term
Sumatriptan is available in what dosage forms?
Definition
Oral, In, SQ
Term
How do the second gen triptans differ from sumatriptan in terms of PK?
Definition
higher oral bioavailability and longer half-lives
Term
Due to accompanying GI effects, the oral absorption of _____ may be delayed ruing a migraine attack.
Definition
triptans
Term
____are most widely used for migraine prophylaxis
Definition
beta antagonists
Term
What are the FDA approved beta-antagonists for migraines?
Definition
propranolol and timolol (ProTim)
Term
more beta-selective forms of beta blockers are (more/less) effective
Definition
more
Term
Intrinsic sympathomimetic beta antagonists are (more/less/not) effective and include _____
Definition
not; pindolol, acebutolol (PA, AcePin, etc)
Term
____are useful in PTs with comorbid anxiety, HTN or angina
Definition
beta antagonists
Term
What other, non-FDA b-blockers are used for migraines?
Definition
Nadolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol (NAM)
Term
Antidepressants are used for _______
Definition
migraine prophylaxis
Term
the migraine effects of antidepressants are (proportional/inversely proportional/independent) relative to their antidepressant activity
Definition
independent
Term
Most antidepressant data for migraines exists for _____. Its metabolite _____ is also used.
Definition
Amitriptyline; Nortriptyline
Term
What antidepressants are used for migraine prophylaxis based on clinical and anecdotal experience?
Definition
Other TCAs, SSRIs (esp prozac), and MAOIs in refractory cases.
Term
In migraine PTs with comorbid depression, anxiety or insomnia, _____ should be used.
Definition
antidepressants
Term
Anticonvulsants are used for ________
Definition
migraine prophylaxis
Term
which medication class enhances GABA, modulates glutamate, and inhibits Ca and Na channels?
Definition
Anticonvulsants
Term
What are the FDA approved anticonvulsants in migraine use? Which non-approved drug(s) is/are also used?
Definition
Valproate and Topiramate; Gabapentin
Term
If a migraine PT has comorbid seizures, anxiety or BPD, which drug class should be used?
Definition
Anticonvulsants
Term
CCBs are used as ______
Definition
2nd-3rd line migraine prophylaxis
Term
What CCBs are used for migraines?
Definition
Verapamil (modest and known?); also Nifedipine, Nimondipine, Nicardipine, Diltiazem
Term
What is considered last-line for migraine prophylaxis?
Definition
Methysergide
Term
What drug(s) is a/are potent 5HT2 antagonist(s)
Definition
Methysergide
Term
Which medication causes a rare retroperitoneal fibrosis if used long term, and thus requires a yearly cardiac workup?
Definition
Methyergide
Term
Which migraine prophylactic must be compounded?
Definition
Methysergide
Term
Which migraine medication(s) has/have SEs of GI intolerance, muscle aches, leg cramps, claudication, weight gain, and hallucinations?
Definition
Methysergide
Term
Which migraine medication(s) is/are contraindicated in Pregnancy, PVD, CAD, severe HTN, thrombophlebitis, cellulitis, PUD, liver/renal dysfunction and valvular heart dx?
Definition
Methysergide
Term
in migraines, NSAIDs are used for _____ and show (low effect/modest effect/great effect)
Definition
prophylaxis, modest
Term
Which drug(s) is/are best for intermittent prevention of predictable migraines?
Definition
NSAIDs
Term
Which drug(s), when used long term for migraines, should be monitored for renal function and blood loss?
Definition
NSAIDs
Term
In menstrual migraines, _____ should be started _____ before the HA onset and (discontinued before/continued through) the vulnerable period
Definition
NSAIDs, started 1-2 days before, continued thru
Term
Other migraine prophylactic agents include _____
Definition
Riboflavin (B2), Botulinum toxin type A inj (localized), lisinopril, Candesartan, as well as Feverfew and Petasites
Term
Pharmacologic tx for tension headaches include ______
Definition
analgesics (w or w/o caffeine) and NSAIDs: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, naproxen
Term
Tension headache medications for prophylaxis include______ and should be based on______
Definition
TCAs (amitriptyline), Botulinum inj.; comorbidities
Term
100% Oxygen is tx for _______ and should be inhaled for _____.
Definition
cluster; 10-15 mins
Term
IV/IM ___________ provides relief in 10 minutes and may be repeated for _______ to break the cluster cycle
Definition
dihydroergotamine; 3-7 days
Term
SQ/IN ________ is tx for cluster HAs and treatment may be given for _____
Definition
Sumatriptan; one year
Term
_____ is the preferred CCB in cluster headache prophylaxis
Definition
Verapamil
Term
______ is effective against episodic and cluster attacks
Definition
Lithium
Term
_____ can be used daily, alone or in combo with verapamil or Lithium for refractory cluster HA
Definition
Ergotamine
Term
_____ is used when other cluster HA prophylaxis tx prove unresponsive
Definition
Methysergide
Term
_____are useful for inducing remission of Cluster headaches, BUT long term use should be avoided and the drug should be tapered over_____
Definition
Corticosteroids; 3 wks
Term
Ergotamine Tartrate suppositories are dosed how?
Definition
It is given .5-1 suppository at onset and then 1 q1h prn
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