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Flashcards in Neuro-Migrane Drugs Deck (19)
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1
Q

Which class of drugs can be used to treat the prodrome stage of a migraine

A
  • Triptans

- Ergot Alkaloids

2
Q

What class of drug is dihydroergotamine (DHE)

A

Ergot alkaloids

3
Q

What class of drug is verapamil

A

Calcium channel blockers

4
Q

What class of drug is eletriptan

A

Triptan

5
Q

What class of drug is sumatriptan

A

Sumatriptan

6
Q

What class of drug is topirimate

A

Anticonvulsants

7
Q

What class of drug is propranolol

A

Beta blockers

8
Q

What class of drug is almotriptan

A

Triptans

9
Q

What class of drug is valporate

A

Anticonvulsants

10
Q

What class of drug is rizatriptan

A

Triptans

11
Q

What class of drug is amitriptyline

A

Tricyclics antidepressants

12
Q

What is the mechanism of action for BOTOX neurotoxin

A

Cleaves SNAP-25 and prevents ACh release

13
Q

What class of drug is Timolol

A

beta blockers

14
Q

What class of drug is frovatriptan

A

Triptan

15
Q

What class of drug is naratriptan

A

Triptans

16
Q

What class of drug is zolmitriptan

A

Triptans

17
Q

What class of drug is imipramine

A

Tricyclics antidepressants

18
Q

Which class of drugs can be used to limit the frequency and severity of migraine attacks

A
  • Beta blockers
  • Tricyclics antidepressants
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Calcium channel blockers
19
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What class of drug is ergotamine

A

Ergot alkaloids