Headache Flashcards
1
Q
Imitrex is which kind of drug
A
serotonin receptor Agonist
2
Q
How does Imitrex work?
A
it causes vasoconstriction, diminishes perivascular inflammation
3
Q
what is imitrex used for?
A
to abort a current migraine and to relieve its symptoms
4
Q
Imitrex adverse effects
A
heavy arms, chest pressure, angina, teratogenesis,
5
Q
meds to prevent a migraine
A
beta blockers, antiepileptics, tricyclic antidepressants, estrogens, CCB, ACE, B12`
6
Q
treatment for cluster headaches
A
Verapamil, lithium, steriods
7
Q
treatment for tension-type headache
A
asa, tylenol
