Migraine… Preventive therapy for migraine in children 14 May 202014 May 2020 Indication to start preventive therapy Preventive therapy should be restricted to those children whose experience Headache frequency atleast one headache/week or more than three headaches /monthProlonged and severe headaches, even…
Migraine… Migraine: Acute Management & Complimentary therapies 10 May 202014 May 2020 Drugs for use in the Acute Management DrugDoseRemarksAnalgesicsOralUse should be restricted to three headaches/week to prevent analgesic rebound headacheAcetaminophen15mg/kg/dose q4-6hrlyIbuprofen10mg/kg/dose q6hrlyNaproxen sodium5-7mg/kg q8-12hrlyTriptans (5-HT1 receptor agonists)Oral, Subcutaneous and IntranasalRestrict uses to 6…
Migraine… How to manage Migraine 7 May 20201 May 2020 There are five main domains of management of Migraine which are as follows: Headache education: Patient and family members should be reassured that there is no serious underlying disorder. It is helpful for…
Migraine… Diagnosing Migraine without aura 3 May 20207 May 2020 ICHD3 diagnostic criteria for migraine without aura are- At least five attacks fulfilling criteria 2-4Headache attacks lasting 4-72 hr (untreated or unsuccessfully treated a,b)Headache has at least two of the following…
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