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10 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 types of headaches
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migraines
cluster tension |
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where are the location of migraines felt
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felt unilaterally
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what are 5HT-1b and 5HT-1d serotonin receptors associated with?
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decreased cAMP
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what are 5HT-2 serotonin receptors associated with?
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increased IP3 and increased Ca
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What are the 2 phases of a migraine, what are the characteristics of the two
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aura and pulsating/throbbing
aura- increased 5HT and 5HT2 throbbing- decreased 5HT, increased PG and increased CGRP |
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What drugs are used for treatment of mild-to moderate migraines
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meperidine, tramadol, aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen+aspirin+ caffeine, butalbitol, butorphanol
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What drugs are used for an acute migraine attack
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ergotamine, ergotamine/caffeine, dihydroergotamine, triptans
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which migraine drugs are IV favored and need to be given early in the attack
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ergotamine, dihydroergotamine
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which migraine drugs are given PO only (except sumatriptan subc. nasal)
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triptans
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which migraine drugs are contraindicated for patients with CAD
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ergotamines, dihydroergotamine, triptans
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