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17 Cards in this Set
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What is an aura?
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A headache is preceded by visual symptoms
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What causes a migraine?
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Dilation and Inflammation of intracranial blood vessels
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CGRP (promotes/inhibits) a migraine while 5-HT (promotes/inhibits) a migraine.
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promotes
inhibits |
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What is abortive therapy?
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Goal to eliminate headache pain after a migraine has begun
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What are unique drugs to treat a headache?
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Ergot Alkaloids
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What do ergot alkaloids do?
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Agonist activity at 5-HT and block inflammation
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Ergotamine is a _______.
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Ergot alkaloid
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What is an overdose reaction to ergot alkaloids called?
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Ergotism
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What are the symptoms of Ergotism?
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Ischemia and cold extremities
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Ergot Alkaloids are safe during pregnancy.
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False
Category X |
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Dihydroergotamine is similar to _____.
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Ergotamine
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Serotonin Agonists are also known as _____.
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Triptans
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What is the prototype of the triptans?
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Sumatriptan
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What are adverse effects of Sumatriptan?
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Unpleasant Chest symptoms
Risk Category C Coronary Vasospasm |
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What is prophylactic therapy?
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Goal to reduce the frequency and intensity of attacks
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What are some prophylactic drugs for headache?
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Beta Blockers- Propranolol
TCAs- Amitriptyline Antiepileptic Drugs- Divalproex and Topiramate |
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Estrogens are used to treat menstrual migraines.
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True
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