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Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
indicated for migraine prophylaxis ... appropriate acute treatment ... , or those who are ... #Migraine #Prophylaxis ... Pharmacology #Management #Neurology
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
- Preventative Treatments ... Beta-blockers, ACE ... #Preventative #Treatment ... #management #prophylaxis ... #pharmacology #neurology
Migraine Treatment Overview

 • What is a Migraine?
 • Pathophysiology
 • Common Migraine Triggers
 • Diagnosis
Migraine Treatment ... Prophylactic Treatment ... Bulbital-containing meds ... #pharmacology #prophylaxis ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment ... titratable IV meds ... are preferred Seizure ... Encephalopathy #Syndrome #Treatment ... #Management #Neurology
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
Hepatitis B - Treatment ... Indications Treatment ... normal ALT, and age ... genotype C • Age ... vertical transmission prophylaxis
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
between them PEDS ... seizures #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds ... #pediatrics #neurology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
20 mg/min -> Neurology ... management #algorithm #treatment ... #prevention #prophylaxis ... #neurology #cocktail ... #prophylaxis
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis ... Stress ulcerations are ... patients require prophylaxis ... ulceration or treatment ... Stress #Ulcer #Prophylaxis
Ossification of Carpal Bones

It’s always tricky to remember the age of ossification of the carpal bones
to remember the age ... refresher on the age ... -6-7 years for Triquetral ... Wrist #Diagnosis #Peds
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
antigen (vWF:Ag) are ... Classify severity Treatment ... by a hemophilia treatment ... Avoid meds that ... • Prophylaxis