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at 8:16 a.m. Jan, 19, 2024
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herstein.jacob
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shmuelsash
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Source: UWorld - Step 2 3619
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Overview of migraine treatment
Prophylaxis, 1st-line: {{c1::propranolol, topiramate, or valproate::3}}
Prophylaxis, 2nd-line: {{c1::amitriptyline}}
Abortive, mild: {{c2::supportive/NSAIDs::2}}
Abortive, moderate-to-severe: {{c2::triptans, ergots, antiemetics, or CGRP antagonists::4}}
Prophylaxis, 1st-line: {{c1::propranolol, topiramate, or valproate::3}}
Prophylaxis, 2nd-line: {{c1::amitriptyline}}
Abortive, mild: {{c2::supportive/NSAIDs::2}}
Abortive, moderate-to-severe: {{c2::triptans, ergots, antiemetics, or CGRP antagonists::4}}
Extra
- Never combine triptans and ergotamine due to their drug interaction profile (combination can lead to coronary vasospasm and serotonin syndrome)
- Avoid topiramate, valproate, ergots, and triptans in pregnant patients
- Avoid topiramate, valproate, ergots, and triptans in pregnant patients
Type | Location | Findings | Timing (hr) | Treatment |
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Tension | Bilateral | Band-like constant pain | 4 - 6 | NSAIDs Amitriptyline |
Migraine | Unilateral | Aura, photophobia, phonophobia, nausea, vomiting, throbbing pain | 4 - 72 | NSAIDs Triptans* Dihydroergotamine* β-blockers (prophylaxis) |
Cluster | Unilateral | Lacrimation, rhinorrhea, ptosis, miosis Multiple headaches per day per week then remission | 15 min - 3 | 100% O2 or sumatriptan |
*Avoid in pregnant patients |
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