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Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis ... indicated for migraine prophylaxis ... #Migraine #Prophylaxis ... Medications #Table #Pharmacology ... #Management #Neurology
Migraine Treatment Overview

 • What is a Migraine?
 • Pathophysiology
 • Common Migraine Triggers
 • Diagnosis
Pathophysiology ... Migraine #Treatment #management ... #pharmacology # ... prophylaxis #neurology
Prophylactic Migraine Medications

Established Efficacy: 
 • Metoprolol, Propranolol, Timolol, Divalproex, Valproate, Topiramate, Frovatriptan
Probably Effective: 
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#Migraine #prophylaxis ... #Medications #pharmacology ... #EBM #neurology
Therapeutic Indications for the Anticonvulsant Agents

#Anticonvulsant #Antiseizure #Medications #Pharmacology #Table #Neurology #Epilepsy #Management
#Medications #Pharmacology ... #Table #Neurology ... #Epilepsy #Management
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis ... hospitalization) • Pathophysiology ... Presentation • Management ... #criticalcare #pharmacology ... #management
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
Preventative #Treatment #management ... #prophylaxis #prevention ... #pharmacology # ... neurology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
20 mg/min -> Neurology ... #Migraine #management ... treatment #prevention #prophylaxis ... #neurology #cocktail ... #prophylaxis
Status Epilepticus Pharmacotherapy Guide

 • Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin
 • Valproate Sodium
 • Levetiracetam
 • Lacosamide
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#Epilepticus #Pharmacology ... #neurology #management
Acute Treatment of Migraine
Mild Attacks: NSAIDs, Simple Analgesics
Moderate/Severe Attacks: Triptans, Ditans, Gepants, Ergots
Non-pharmacologic Treatment: Neuromodulation, Rest,
Gepants, Ergots Non-pharmacologic ... acute #treatment #management ... #neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... IV at a maximum rate ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE/kg IM ... #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology #