CI for triptans
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, CI; pts with ischemic heart disease, prior MI. or uncontrolled hypertension
- Samatriptan should be avoided during pregnancy
(First dose of ANY triptan should be under direct supervision in case of any
unknown underlying cardiac disease
Bromocriptine - how to manage side effects
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- decrease dose
Depression- approach when first drug doesn't seem to be working
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- Increase the dosage
- Switch to another drug in the same class
- Switch to another drug in a different class
- Add a second drug, such as an atypical antidepressant
Sleep disturbance - first line treatment options as noted in course textbook
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, Triazolam: Benzodiazepine
Suvorexant: Orexin antagonist
Ramelteon: Melatonin agonist
Zolpidem, zaleplon, Eszopiclone: benzodiazepine like drug
Secobarbital: Secobarbital
Trazadone & Doxepin: Hypnotics
first generation antipsychotics - patient teaching
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- Pts should be informed about signs of hypotension (lightheadedness,
dizziness) and advised to sit or lie down if these occur
- Hypotension can be minimized by moving slowly when assuming an erect
posture
- Pt should be warned against participation in hazardous activities until
sedative effects diminish
- Patients should be warned against excessive exposure to sunlight and
advised to apply a sunscreen and wear protective clothing.
Transdermal patch - estrogen therapy & when each be used
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Give this one a try later!
, CI; pts with ischemic heart disease, prior MI. or uncontrolled hypertension
- Samatriptan should be avoided during pregnancy
(First dose of ANY triptan should be under direct supervision in case of any
unknown underlying cardiac disease
Bromocriptine - how to manage side effects
Give this one a try later!
- decrease dose
Depression- approach when first drug doesn't seem to be working
Give this one a try later!
- Increase the dosage
- Switch to another drug in the same class
- Switch to another drug in a different class
- Add a second drug, such as an atypical antidepressant
Sleep disturbance - first line treatment options as noted in course textbook
Give this one a try later!
, Triazolam: Benzodiazepine
Suvorexant: Orexin antagonist
Ramelteon: Melatonin agonist
Zolpidem, zaleplon, Eszopiclone: benzodiazepine like drug
Secobarbital: Secobarbital
Trazadone & Doxepin: Hypnotics
first generation antipsychotics - patient teaching
Give this one a try later!
- Pts should be informed about signs of hypotension (lightheadedness,
dizziness) and advised to sit or lie down if these occur
- Hypotension can be minimized by moving slowly when assuming an erect
posture
- Pt should be warned against participation in hazardous activities until
sedative effects diminish
- Patients should be warned against excessive exposure to sunlight and
advised to apply a sunscreen and wear protective clothing.
Transdermal patch - estrogen therapy & when each be used
Give this one a try later!
