NU 578 study guide test 2
Preferred drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - answer propranolol, divalproex,
amitriptyline
appropriate drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - answerbeta-adrenergic blocking
agents - (propranolol [inderol], timolol [blocadren]), antiepileptic drugs - (divalproex
[Depakote er], topiramate [topomax], TCA's - amitriptyline [elavil], Estrogens for
menstrual migraines - estrogen gel, estrogen patch [alora, climara, esclim, estraderm,
vivelle]
1st line drugs for migraine prevention - answer beta blockers, propranolol is used most
often
-benefits take a few weeks to develop
-most common s/e fatigue, tiredness. other s/e asthma exacerbation, depression
promotion
-usual dose 80-240mg daily by long acting single dose or divided short acting dose bid
other beta blockers that may be used for migraine prevention - answertimolol, atenolol,
metoprolol, nadolol
indications for calcium channel blocker - answerhypertension, angina pectoris,
prevention & Tx of atrial tachycardias
indications for tricyclics (amitriptyline) - answerprevent migraine and tension headaches
in some people. dose 25-150mg daily at hs. benefits do not depend on elevation of
mood since they work in people who are not depressed.
-can cause hypotension and cholinergic effects [dry mouth, constipation, urinary
retention, blurred vision, tachycardia].
-excessive doses can cause dysrhythmias
indications for triptans - answerMigraine and Cluster HA
actions/role of opioids - answer
medications for cluster headache - answer
medications for menstrual headache - answer
side effects, contraindications of beta blockers - answer
side effects, contraindications of triptans - answer
Preferred drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - answer propranolol, divalproex,
amitriptyline
appropriate drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - answerbeta-adrenergic blocking
agents - (propranolol [inderol], timolol [blocadren]), antiepileptic drugs - (divalproex
[Depakote er], topiramate [topomax], TCA's - amitriptyline [elavil], Estrogens for
menstrual migraines - estrogen gel, estrogen patch [alora, climara, esclim, estraderm,
vivelle]
1st line drugs for migraine prevention - answer beta blockers, propranolol is used most
often
-benefits take a few weeks to develop
-most common s/e fatigue, tiredness. other s/e asthma exacerbation, depression
promotion
-usual dose 80-240mg daily by long acting single dose or divided short acting dose bid
other beta blockers that may be used for migraine prevention - answertimolol, atenolol,
metoprolol, nadolol
indications for calcium channel blocker - answerhypertension, angina pectoris,
prevention & Tx of atrial tachycardias
indications for tricyclics (amitriptyline) - answerprevent migraine and tension headaches
in some people. dose 25-150mg daily at hs. benefits do not depend on elevation of
mood since they work in people who are not depressed.
-can cause hypotension and cholinergic effects [dry mouth, constipation, urinary
retention, blurred vision, tachycardia].
-excessive doses can cause dysrhythmias
indications for triptans - answerMigraine and Cluster HA
actions/role of opioids - answer
medications for cluster headache - answer
medications for menstrual headache - answer
side effects, contraindications of beta blockers - answer
side effects, contraindications of triptans - answer
