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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 ... appropriate acute treatment ... Medications #Table #Pharmacology ... #Management #Neurology
Acute Treatment of Migraine

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#Migraine #Treatment #management #neurology #headache #medications
Acute Treatment ... of Migraine - ... BrighamChiefs #Migraine ... #Treatment #management ... #neurology #headache
Acute Treatment of Migraine
Mild Attacks: NSAIDs, Simple Analgesics
Moderate/Severe Attacks: Triptans, Ditans, Gepants, Ergots
Non-pharmacologic Treatment: Neuromodulation, Rest,
Acute Treatment ... of Migraine Mild ... Gepants, Ergots Non-pharmacologic ... neudrawlogy #Migraine ... #management #neurology
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Management Choosing ... medication-overuse headache ... #Management #treatment ... #neurology #pharmacology ... #neurology
Migraine Treatment Overview

 • What is a Migraine?
 • Pathophysiology
 • Common Migraine Triggers
 • Diagnosis
Migraine Treatment ... • What is a Migraine ... #Treatment #management ... #pharmacology # ... prophylaxis #neurology
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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Migraine Prevention ... treatments • ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology ... #headache #management
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
Migraine - Preventative ... Treatments ... #management #prophylaxis ... #prevention #pharmacology ... #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... light-headedness, headache ... Stroke - Atypical migraine ... Diagnosis #Seizure #management ... #Neurology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... 20 mg/min -> Neurology ... #management #algorithm ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Management #Emergency ... #Neurology