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Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
headaches per month ... or at least 8 headache ... severe debilitating headaches ... Medications #Table #Pharmacology ... #Management #Neurology
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Management Choosing ... medication-overuse headache ... response: • Consider preventive ... #neurology #pharmacology ... #neurology
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
Alternatives to ... opioids for pain management ... #Pharmacology # ... Pathways #Table #MSK #Migraine ... #Headache #Colic
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Systemic N - Neurologic ... Sx change Migraine ... Hypoglycemia Anatomy ... primary #secondary #management ... #neurology
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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Migraine Prevention ... or migraine attacks ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology ... #headache #management
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
light-headedness, headache ... elements suggesting alternative ... Stroke - Atypical migraine ... Diagnosis #Seizure #management ... #Neurology
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
Migraine - Preventative ... Preventative #Treatment #management ... #prophylaxis #prevention ... #pharmacology # ... neurology
Vancomycin Associated Acute Kidney Injury

 • Drug induced acute kidney injury is generally defined as a
Treatment includes prevention ... transitioning to alternative ... Vancomycin #AKI #pharmacology ... toxicology #diagnosis #management ... #nephrology