| Term | Definition |
| 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 |
