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Acute Treatment of Migraine

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Migraine #Treatment #management #neurology #headache #medications
Acute Treatment of Migraine ... BrighamChiefs #Migraine ... #Treatment #management ... #neurology #headache ... #medications
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
20 mg/min -> Neurology ... Preventative Medications ... #management #algorithm ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine ... indicated for migraine ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Neurology #PrimaryCare
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 ... Rest, Hydration, Meditation ... neudrawlogy #Migraine ... acute #treatment #management ... #neurology
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
Migraine - Preventative ... neudrawlogy #Migraine ... Preventative #Treatment #management ... #prophylaxis #prevention ... #pharmacology #neurology
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Management Choosing ... month to avoid medication-overuse ... response: • Consider preventive ... #Management #treatment ... #neurology #pharmacology
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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Migraine Prevention ... Preventative Medications ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology ... #headache #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... nocturnal enuresis • Prevention ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Pager Summary Indications ... Fluid Overload (pulmonary ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Coccidiodomycosis in HIV-AIDS
Treating Mild Infections (Such As Focal Pneumonia or asymptomatic patients
with positive serology ... Infection (Diffuse Pulmonary ... Coccidiodomycosis #IDSA #Prevention ... #Treatment #management