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Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
- Preventative Treatments ... Magnesium, Vitamin B2 ... #management #prophylaxis ... #prevention #pharmacology ... #neurology
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
indicated for migraine prophylaxis ... appropriate acute treatment ... #Migraine #Prophylaxis ... #Medications #Table ... Pharmacology #Management #Neurology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2 ... management #algorithm #treatment ... #prevention #prophylaxis ... #neurology #cocktail ... #prophylaxis
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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Migraine Prevention ... and Prophylaxis ... Riboflavin (Vitamin B2 ... #prevention #prophylaxis ... #neurology #headache
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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Recommendations for Preventing ... BID for at least 12 ... with ARV (see Table ... Histoplasmosis #IDSA #Prevention ... #Treatment #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
Recommendations for Preventing ... Complex in HIV-AIDS Preventing ... please refer to Table ... AviumComplex #MAC #IDSA #Prevention ... #Treatment #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
nocturnal enuresis • Prevention ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
Methotrexate Renal Toxicity 
Prevention:
 • Alkalinize the urine, keep urine ph >7
 • Start pre-treatment 12
Renal Toxicity Prevention ... • Start pre-treatment ... 12 hours prior ... 48 hours post Treatment ... #nephrology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
prior history of treatment ... 50 mg weekly x 12 ... tests, empiric treatment ... Please refer to the table ... Tuberculosis #TB #IDSA #Prevention