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Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
than 3 migraine headaches ... or at least 8 headache ... appropriate acute treatment ... Medications #Table #Pharmacology ... #Management #Neurology
Acute Treatment of Migraine

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#Migraine #Treatment #management #neurology #headache #medications
Acute Treatment ... #Migraine #Treatment ... #management #neurology ... #headache #medications
LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN (LMWH) DOSING RECOMMENDATIONS (Enoxaparin and Dalteparin):
 - VTE PROPHYLAXIS
 - VTE TREATMENT
Dalteparin): - VTE PROPHYLAXIS ... - VTE TREATMENT ... Anticoagulation #VTE #Prophylaxis ... #Pharmacology # ... Management
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
- Preventative Treatments ... #Preventative #Treatment ... #management #prophylaxis ... #prevention #pharmacology ... #neurology
Drugs Useful in the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches
Several classes of drugs are effective in
Useful in the Treatment ... and Prophylaxis ... of Migraine Headaches ... #Treatment #Prophylaxis ... #management
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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Prevention and Prophylaxis ... acute migraine treatments ... #Migraine #treatment ... #neurology #headache ... #management #Nutraceuticals
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy
Drug - Dose range - Onset/oeak/duration - Side effects
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Pharmacologic Treatment ... Hydralazine - Headache ... Uncontrolled hypotension, stroke ... infarction, flushing, headache ... Obstetrics #OBGyn #HTN #Pharmacology
Migraine Treatment Overview

 • What is a Migraine?
 • Pathophysiology
 • Common Migraine Triggers
 • Diagnosis
Migraine Treatment ... Prophylactic Treatment ... #Migraine #Treatment ... #management #pharmacology ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Prophylaxis of Episodic Cluster Headache
Verapamil at a minimum dosage of 240 mg per day is first-line
Prophylaxis of Episodic ... Cluster Headache ... for cluster headache ... #Management #Cluster ... #Headache #Treatment
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis ... ulceration or treatment ... Presentation • Management ... #criticalcare #pharmacology ... #management