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HA Abortive Meds 2
Action
Term | Definition |
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Triptan Preparations | Overuse rebound headaches possible Contraindicated in ischemic: cardio, cerebral, peripheral vascular disease or Prinzmental angina, HTN. CI: St. John's wort - serotonin syndrome Pregnancy Cat. C - speak w/ Doc |
Ergotamine | Assess for ergotism - OD/toxicity S&S: chest/abdominal pain, persistant paresthesia in extremity, cold hands/feet. (gangrene) Monitor BP & pulse Pregnancy Cat. X. - Don't use |
Beta-adrengeric Blocker | Assess for bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, ect. Teach: take pulse/BP, report OB, fatigue |
Calcium Channel Blocker | Assess for hypotension, dizinessm hepatotoxicity, AV block, etc. Teach: take pulse/BP, report OB, fatigue |
Tricyclic Antidepressants | Assess anticholinergic effects, dysrythmias, etc. |
Antiseizure Drugs | Assess N/V sedation, Monitor for liver failure, bone marrow depression |
Chronic Migraine` | Assess possible life-threatening side effects: breathing, swallowing, etc. |
Antiemetic | Assess drowsiness, EPS, restlessness |