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Migraine/ Ner Sys
ch 17, therapeutic agents for the nervous system - pharm tech
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |