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Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
Prophylaxis ... prophylaxis? ... headaches per month ... or at least 8 headache ... appropriate acute treatment
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The workup of a ... the underlying cause ... guide appropriate treatment ... outline of the workup ... #Migraine #TensionHeadache
Drugs Useful in the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches
Several classes of drugs are effective in
and Prophylaxis ... of Migraine Headaches ... Several classes ... #Migraine #Headache ... #Treatment #Prophylaxis
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Unilateral • Migraine ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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Migraine Prevention ... and Prophylaxis ... treatments • ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Causes of Headache - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary: Tension, Migraine, Cluster
Extracranial: Medications, Sinusitis, TMJ disorder, Cervicogenic, Glaucoma,
Causes of Headache ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Primary: Tension, Migraine ... uw_IMresidency #Headache ... #algorithm
Medication overuse headaches or rebound headaches are caused by regular, long-term use of medication to treat headaches, such as migraines.

Treatment of medication overuse
 are caused by regular ... , such as migraines ... Treatment of medication ... #diagnosis #causes ... symptoms #management #treatment
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... #management #algorithm ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology ... #cocktail #prophylaxis
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... for secondary causes ... glucocorticoid treatment
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial & DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic drug). It is currently being discussed as
an experimental prophylaxis ... and treatment for ... effects (e.g. headache ... tinnitus) and may cause ... It also can cause