Term
| Analgesics to use in children for HA or Migraine |
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Definition
Ibuprofen, Naproxen, APAP
AVOID ASA in CHILDREN (reyes syndrome) |
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Term
| What agent can be used as prophylaxis in children with depression? |
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Definition
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Term
| What antiemetics can be used in children with N/V? |
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Definition
| Chlorpromazine, Prochlorperazine, metoclopramide effective in relieving symptoms including the HA |
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Term
| What combination is effective to induce sleep in a child with a HA? |
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Definition
| Chlorpromazine combined with chloral hydrate |
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Term
| Triptans, what ages should they be used in? |
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Definition
| Ages 12-18, moderate to severe HA |
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Term
| Only Evidence based effective prophlyactic for HA in children? |
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Definition
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Term
Cyproheptadine
use?
Side effects |
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Definition
Cyproheptadine
Use - HA prophylaxis in older children and adolescents
Side effects - Weight gain, increased apetite & sedation |
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