Migraine Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Migraine what is the average time to maximum intensity
A
1h
2
Q
Migraine what is the average duration
A
24h
3
Q
What is the aim of acute treatment for migraine?
A
Aiming ti be pain free at 2h and remain so for 24h
4
Q
What is considered a good treatment response for triptans?
A
2 out of 3
5
Q
If you have headache with aura when should you take the trip tab
A
Start with headache NOT aura
6
Q
What are the options for acute treatment of migraine
A
Aspirin 900mg
Ibuprofen 400mg (in ineffective 600mg)
Sumitriptan orally 50-100mg
Metoclopramide/prochlorperazine 10mg
Paracetamol 1g
7
Q
What are CI to triptans
A
Uncontrolled HTN
CVD, PVD, cerebrovascular disease
8
Q
What do NICE recommend at therapy
A
