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Migraine
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Pharmacology
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09/24/2012

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Term
How do triptans work?
Definition

Serotonin-receptor agonists and cause vasoconstriction of cranial blood vessels

Term
Generic for Advil Migraine
Definition
Plain ibuprofen
Term
Generic of Excedrin migraine
Definition

Aspirin;

Acetaminophen;

Caffeine

Term
Brand name for Sumatriptan
Definition
Imitrex
Term
Does sumitriptan come in an injection formulation?
Definition

Yes;

 

Imitrex STAT dose SC injection

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Does sumiptriptan come in a nasal spray formulation?
Definition

Yes; Imitrex nasal spray

 

Term
Brand name for Eletriptan
Definition
Relpax
Term
Triptan sensations?
Definition

include pressure in the chest or heaviness or pressure in the neck region and usually dissipate after administration

Term
Contraindications of triptans?
Definition

contraindicated in patients with cerebrovascular disesae or uncontrolled hypertension

 

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Triptans with longest 1/2 life?
Definition
naratriptan & frovatriptan
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Definition
Statement. Not a question.
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How to administer IMITREX injection using the STATDOSE system?
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Should ZOMIG nasal spray be primed?
Definition

There is only one dose in the nasal sprayer. Do NOT try to prime the nasal sprayer or you will lose the dose

 

Do NOT prss the plunger untill you have the tip into your nostril or you will lose the dose

 

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Is Aspirin as good choice for migraine treatment?
Definition

NO due to nausea.

 

Advil Migraine (ibuprofen) or Excedrin Migraine (acetaminophen + aspirin + caffeiene) are good choices

Term
Name two less commonly used acute migraine medications
Definition

Acetaminophen/Butalibital/Caffeine (Floricet)

 

Ergotamine Products

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Term
First line terapies for migrain prophylaxis in adults?
Definition

Propranolol (Inderal), timolol (Blocadren), amitriptyline (Elavil), divalproex (Depakote), sodium valproate, and topiramate (Topamax)

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