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Migraine/ Ner Sys
ch 17, therapeutic agents for the nervous system - pharm tech
Question | Answer |
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migraine headaches | are episodic; severity, frequency, and cause vary from person to person; cause nausea, pain, and light sensitivity |
NSAIDs or combination analgesics | first line of defense for mild to moderate migraines, i.e. ibuprofen or Fioricet (acetaminophen, caffeine, and butalbital) |
triptans | antimigraine agents; used for treatment of migraines when NSAIDs aren't effective |
Imitrex | sumatriptan |
Relpax | eletriptan |
Axert | almotriptan |
Frova | frovatriptan |
Maxalt | rizatriptan |
Zomig | zolmitriptan |
Fioricet | butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine |
Phrenilin | butalbital and acetaminophen |