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DCPA Migraine Pharm

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HA pathology   Vasoconstriction then massive Vasodilation  
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Migraine age   Begins between 10-30 y.o. (After this = something else)  
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Migraine FH   50%  
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Migraine S&S   (+/-)Aura (anorexia, visual field changes, sensitiivty (sound, light, smell), N/V, worse with physical exertion, unilateral or generalized throbbing pain.  
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Red flags of HA   Syncope, Mental change, vision loss, recent trauma, stiff neck, fever, thunder-horrific pain  
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HA triggers   Caffeine, period, red wine, cheese, processed meats, hypoglycemia, change in sleep patterns, decrease in exercise, smoking & strong odors  
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Limit caffeine intake   Less than 240mg/day or 2 cups  
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Acute Migraine Tx   Analgesics, Ergot derivatives, Triptans, Antiemetic drugs, Opiods & Barbituates  
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Chronic Migraine Tx   Beta blockers, Calcium channel blockers, anticonvulsants, Herbs  
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Analgesics SE   Rebound HA: 3 doses in 1 week  
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Midrin   Sympathomimetic (vasoconstriction) + sedative + analgesic  
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Midrin - type of HA   Tension & migraine  
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Midrin CI   CAD, MI, HTN, GI bleed, liver or renal dz.  
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Midrin SE   Sedation or dizziness  
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Ergot Derivatives Brands   Cafatine, Cafergot, Ercaf  
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Ergot Derivatives "level of use"   NOT 1st line - have good malpractice insurance  
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Ergot Derivatives Form   oral or suppository  
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Ergot Derivatives MOA   Suppresses neurogenic inflammation (vasoconstriction)  
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Ergot Derivatives CI   Sensitivity to ergotamine & caffeine, peripheral vascular dz., renal/liver dz., MI/CAD, Pregnancy  
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Ergot Derivatives Pregnancy Category   X  
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Ergot Derivatives SE   Tachycardia, arterial spasm, claudification, numbness in fingers/toes, drowsiness, dizziness, N/V, diarrhea  
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Ergotism - Over dose   Sever vomitting/cramps. Numbness. Twitching-seizures. Renal failure (no urine).  
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Ergot Derivatives DI   Nicotine, caffeine & grape fruit  
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Ergot Derivatives Increases toxicity of...   Propanolol, Erythromycin, Macrolide Ab.  
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Triptans   Specific Serotonin 5-HT1 agonist  
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Triptan Drugs   Sumatriptan (Imitrex), Zolmitriptan (Zomig), Naratriptan (Amerge), Rizatriptan (Maxalt), Almotriptan (Axert), Electriptan (Relpax), Frovatriptan (Frova)  
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Sumatriptan   Imitrex  
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Zolmitriptan   Zomig  
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Naratriptan   Amerge  
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Rizatriptan   Maxalt  
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Almotriptan   Axert  
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Eletriptan   Relpax  
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Triptans MOA   5HT1-Vasoconstriction. Affects trigeminal nerve.  
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Use   Stops migrain pain, allodynia, & improves migrain-induce cognitive impairment.  
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Triptans SE   Rebound HA (2 doses/week), dizziness, Hot flashes, Parestesias, diaphoresis, throat/chest tightness  
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Triptans CI   Ischemic Dz, HTN, Pregnancy  
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Triptans Pregnancy Category   C  
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Triptans DI   MAOIs, ergotamines, SSRIs  
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) forms   Oral, Melt, Injection (best with N/V)  
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Rizatriptan (Maxalt) Forms   Orals or melts  
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Rizatriptan (Maxalt) DI   Propanolol (Doubles level of Maxalt)  
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Rizatriptan (Maxalt) Effectiveness   Very effective with Nausea  
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Naratriptan (Amerge) Duration   Longer duration - 6 hours  
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Naratriptan (Amerge) Recurrence Rate   Low  
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Naratriptan (Amerge) Onset   Slower - better for patients with long lasting HA  
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Naratriptan (Amerge) Effectiveness   Best with migrains associated with PMS  
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Frovatriptan   Frova  
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Frovatriptan (Frova) Half Life   26-30 hours  
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Eletriptan (Relpax) SE   Low SE profile  
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Treximet   Combination of Sumatriptan (Imtrex) & Naproxen Sodium (Aleve)  
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Antiemetic Drugs   Metoclopramide (Reglan)  
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Metoclopramide   Reglan  
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Metoclopramie (Reglan) other uses   GERD  
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Metoclopramie (Reglan) MOA   Blocks dopamine receptors  
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Metoclopramie (Reglan) Forms   Injectiong, tablet, syrup, solution  
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Metoclopramie (Reglan) CI   GI obstruction, perforation, hemorrhage  
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Metoclopramie (Reglan) SE   Restlessness, drowsiness, diarrhea, weakness, dystonic reactions (muscle spasms/rigidity), agitation  
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Metoclopramie (Reglan) Increases toxicity of...   Opioids  
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Metoclopramie (Reglan) Decreased effectiness by...   Anticholinergic drugs  
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Opiod Drugs   Narcotic - Demerol (brief duration - 4 hours)  
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Barbituates   Butabital  
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Barbituates (Butabital) drugs   Esgic, Fiorcet, Fiorinal, Phrenalin  
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Barbituates (Butabital) MOA   Depresses CNS  
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Barbituates (Butabital) Form   Tablets & Capsules  
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Barbituates (Butabital) CI   Porphyria (HBG metabolism - light sensitivity, etc.)  
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Barbituates (Butabital) SE   Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea, Heartburn, Confusion, Mental Depression, Insomnia, Nightmares  
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Barbituates (Butabital) Pregnancy Category   C  
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Barbituates (Butabital) Increased toxicity with...   Benzodiazepines (Zantax), Valproic acid & CNS depressants  
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Barbituates (Butabital) decreases the effect of...   Warfarin, OCPs, TCAs, Doxycycline, Beta blockers  
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Migraine Prophylaxis   Adults: 1HA/Wk. Kids: 2HA/Month  
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Prophylatic Agents   Beta blockers, Calcium channel blockers, antidepressants, anticonvulsants  
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High Efficacy First line - Prophylatic Agents   Beta Blockers, Divalproex, Topiramte (Topamax), TCAs (not FDA approved)  
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Low Efficacy First line - Prophylatic Agents   Verapamil (Calcium Channel Blocker, NSAIDs, SSRIs  
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Beta Blockers MOA   Act on 5HT2 receptors  
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Beta Blockers Use   Coexisisting Hypotension, Tremor or Palpitations  
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Beta Blockers SE   Hypotension, worsen asthma & CHF & Depression  
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Beta Blockers Drugs   Propanolol & Atenolol  
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Antidepressants drugs   Amitriptyline or Nortriptyline  
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Antidepressants drugs MOA   Increases serotonin  
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Antidepressants drugs Use   Coexisting depression  
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Antidepressants drugs SE   Worsens Palpitations, Sedative, weight gain  
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Calcium Channel Blockers MOA   Vasodilation  
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Calcium Channel Blockers Use   Co-existing HTN, Raynauds & esophogeal spasm  
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Anticonvulsants Drugs   Topamax (Topiramate) & Valproic Acid  
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Topamax   Topiramate  
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Topamax (Topiramate) SE   Paresthesias & Weight Loss  
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Valproic Acid SE   Nausea, Fatigue, Tremor, Hair loss, weight gain, PCO, lipid changes  
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Herbs   Feverfew, Magnesium, Riboflavin, Botulinum Toxicity  
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