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Migraine Flashcards

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Mx acute episodes of migraine?

A

Paracetamol/aspirin + metoclopramide/domperidone (latter used less due to arrhythmia concerns)

NSAID + metoclopramide/domperidone

Triptans- give PO, IM, SL. Avoid in CHD, uncontrolled HTN

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2
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Prevention of migraines?

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Avoid triggers

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3
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What medications have the best evidence for migraine prevention?

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Propanolol
Amitriptyline
Metoprolol
Topiramate
Gabapentin
Botox
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4
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What is an example of an antimuscarinic anti-emetic?

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Hyoscine

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5
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What is hyoscine used for?

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Motion sickness

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6
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What is an example of an antihistamine anti-emetic?

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Cinnarizine, cyclizine

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7
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What is cyclizine used for?

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Motion sickness

Vestibular disorders

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8
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What is an example of an DA agonist anti-emetic?

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Metoclopramide

Domperidone

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9
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What are DA agonist anti-emetics used for?

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Post-op nausea

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10
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What is an example of an 5-HT3 antagonist anti-emetics?

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Ondansetron

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11
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What is ondansetron used for

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Chemical induced nausea e.g. post chemo, postop

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12
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What is an example of a steroid anti-emetic?

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Dexamethasone

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13
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When is dexamethasone used as an anti-emetic?

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Chemotherapy

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14
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What is an example of a cannabinoid anti-emetic?

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Nabilone

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15
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What is the anti-emetic combination used in chemotherapy?

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Neurokinin antagonists + 5-HT3 antagonists + dexamethasone

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16
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What is an example of a neurokinin antagonist anti-emetic?

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Aprepitant

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