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Definition
Serotonin-receptor agonists and cause vasoconstriction of cranial blood vessels |
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| Generic for Advil Migraine |
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Definition
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| Generic of Excedrin migraine |
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Definition
Aspirin;
Acetaminophen;
Caffeine |
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| Brand name for Sumatriptan |
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Definition
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Term
| Does sumitriptan come in an injection formulation? |
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Definition
Yes;
Imitrex STAT dose SC injection |
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| Does sumiptriptan come in a nasal spray formulation? |
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Definition
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| Brand name for Eletriptan |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
include pressure in the chest or heaviness or pressure in the neck region and usually dissipate after administration |
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Term
| Contraindications of triptans? |
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Definition
contraindicated in patients with cerebrovascular disesae or uncontrolled hypertension
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Term
| Triptans with longest 1/2 life? |
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Definition
| naratriptan & frovatriptan |
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Term
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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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Definition
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| Should ZOMIG nasal spray be primed? |
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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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Term
| Is Aspirin as good choice for migraine treatment? |
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Definition
NO due to nausea.
Advil Migraine (ibuprofen) or Excedrin Migraine (acetaminophen + aspirin + caffeiene) are good choices |
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Term
| Name two less commonly used acute migraine medications |
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Definition
Acetaminophen/Butalibital/Caffeine (Floricet)
Ergotamine Products
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Term
| First line terapies for migrain prophylaxis in adults? |
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Definition
Propranolol (Inderal), timolol (Blocadren), amitriptyline (Elavil), divalproex (Depakote), sodium valproate, and topiramate (Topamax) |
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Definition
| Statement. Not a question. |
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