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Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
Migraine - Preventative ... Treatments ... Calcium-channel blockers ... #prophylaxis #prevention ... #pharmacology #
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in ... : Prevention of ... decompensation, Prevention ... hepatology #management #pharmacology ... #indications #dosing
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 ... Rest, Hydration, Meditation ... neudrawlogy #Migraine
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine ... indicated for migraine ... appropriate acute treatment ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Table #Pharmacology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Acute ED Migraine ... Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block ... Preventative Medications ... management #algorithm #treatment ... #prevention #prophylaxis
Medications Used in Hypertensive Emergencies
Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Nitroglycerin, Sodium nitroprusside 
Calcium Channel Blockers: Clevidipine, Nicardipine
ß-Blockers: Esmolol, Labetalol,
Medications Used ... Calcium Channel Blockers ... Nicardipine ß-Blockers ... #Management #Treatment ... #Pharmacology #
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - ... Pharmacology Comparison ... Situations in which ß blocker ... Essential tremor, Migraine ... #Pharmacology #
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
for Osteoporosis Treatment ... or Prevention ... used in the treatment ... and prevention ... Schedule #Frequency #Pharmacology
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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Migraine Prevention ... days/month • Medication-overuse ... treatments • ... Preventative Medications ... #treatment #prevention
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Triptan Selection - Migraine ... month to avoid medication-overuse ... response: • Consider preventive ... #Management #treatment ... #neurology #pharmacology