Cluster Headaches : Drugs
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Dihydroergotamine affects vasoconstriction (narrowing of arteries and veins).
Dihydroergotamine also affects blood flow patterns that are associated with vascular headaches.
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Dihydroergotamine nasal causes vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels). It also
affects blood flow patterns that are associated with migraine and cluster headaches.
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Ergot alkaloid.
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1-like receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Verapamil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Verapamil relaxes (widens)
blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its
workload.
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Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of
substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Antimanic agent.
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Lithium is a naturally occurring element that is classified as an anti-manic drug. It is available in the United States under the brand names Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithane, Lithotabs, and Lithobid.
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Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium
affects excitation or mania.
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Octreotide is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called
somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon
(involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion.
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Synthetic polypeptide structurally and pharmacologically related to somatostatin (growth hormone [somatropin] release inhibiting factor).
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Class 1B antiarrhythmic agent amide-type local anesthetic.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine.
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Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood
vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger
headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood
vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan nasal also reduces substances in the body that can trigger
headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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