New Drug Encounter #2 Flashcards
Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) indication
Migraine treatment
* QD for 1 dose max 75 mg/day
Migraine prophylaxis
* QOD max 18 tablets per month
Nurtec moa simplify
Blocks a vasodilator in the brain
* more active during migraine
Blocks receptor of calcitonin gene related peptide CGRP
Class: CGRP inhibitor
Nurtec side effects THINK
N for nausea & abdominal pain
GI only: Nausea & abdominal pain
How long does it take for nurtec to work
May take up to 2 hours
** Triptan - repeat in 2 hours if needed *
How effective is Nurtec preventative?
Prevents about 1 migraine day per month
- one less migraine per month
I have a migraine while taking nurtec every other day as a preventative, what should I do?
For breakthrough, use NSAID or triptan
Rare side effect associated with nurtec or CGRP inhibitor drug class?
Rare BP spike, especially when just starting
- monitor blood pressure & inform your doctor
Report if you have CP, SHB or vision change
Injectable CGRP inhibitor #3
All once monthly injection
Aimovig ** SQ once a month
Ajovy - 225 mg SQ once a month or 675 mg once every 3 month
Emgality - start 240 mg for first month, then 120 mg SQ once monthly
Aimovig
Ajovy
Emgality
How and where to inject?
SQ into thigh, abdomen or upper arms
Name the 3 oral CGRP inhibitor drugs
Qulipta - for migraine prevention
Ubrelvy - migraine treatment
Nurtec ODT - for treatment and prevention
Qulipta indication
How to take?
Take daily to prevent migraine
- take with or without food
How to take Qulipta
With or without food
- avoid grapefruit juice
Ubrelvy indication
Migraine treatment
Ubrelvy dosing
50 to 100 mg at onset of migraine, may repeat in 2 hours if needed max 200 mg
** similar to sumatriptan
Qulipta side effects 3
The large work que makes me want to throw up NAUSEA and CONSTIPATION. It makes me TIRED when the que is finished.
Think: GI side effects ***
Nausea constipation
Fatigue
Ubrelvy common side effects 2
Nausea
Fatigue
** nausea and fatigue seems to be a class effect
* class: Ubrelvy, Nurtec, Qulipta
Oral CGRP inhibitors seem to cause
Nurtec
Qulipta
Ubrelvy
All may cause Fetal Harm - if pregnant must inform doctor
- all cause nausea, can be taken with or without food
Colace drug class
Emollient laxative - pulls water and fat into the stool
Can I take colace and mineral oil at same time?
No, increase absorption of mineral oil
How do I take colace liquid?
Shake well, mix with milk or fruit juice before taking to prevent throat irritation
Colace common side effect #1
Stomach cramp
Trintillex generic
Vortioxetine
Trintellix dosing
Once daily with or without food
- max 20 mg per day
Trintellex side effect #2
Think GI: NAusea, vomiting and diarrhea
- may cause dizziness
** in study, should not affect driving