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Pharmacology 44 Migraine

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What two classes of medications are used for migraines?   abortive agents and prophylactic agents 477 (M2/41)  
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Triptans and Ergots work by stimulating the ______ ____ ________ which are located on the cranial vessels both inside and outside of the brain.   serotonin 5-HT receptors 479 (M2/42)  
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___________ depress central vasomotor centers, constrict peripheral & cranial blood vessels, and reduce extracranial blood flow and decrease hyperperfusion of the basilar artery area.   Ergotamine derivates 479 (M2/42)  
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A long-lasting headache that results from overuse of pain and/or migraine medications.   Transformed migraine 478  
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Characterized by combination of vertigo, diplopia, dysarthria, tinnitus, decreased hearing, ataxia, simultaneous bilateral paresthesias, and altered consciousness.   Basilar-type migraine 478  
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Characterized by both motor and sensory symptoms that are unlilateral and may last longer than the headache itself; this type is very rare.   Hemiplegic migraine 478  
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The most common type of headache, usually is described as vise-like pressure associated with stress and/or fatique.   Tension headache THA 478  
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