Year: 2019

Along with triptans, ergotamine preparations have a good effect in treating headaches that drastically reduce the ability to work. The side effects of ergotamines, due to their vasoconstrictor effect, are more serious than with triptans.

The use of triptans is preferable for patients suffering from moderate to high-intensity headaches, which drastically reduce their ability to work. The choice of triptan depends on some differences in pharmacokinetics and the preferred mode

Pathogenesis of headaches Pathogenesis of tension headache. The pathophysiological changes observed in patients with migraine may also exist in patients with tension headache. In general, tension headache has quality characteristics similar to migraine, differing only

When treating weak and moderate headaches, acetylsalicylic acid and NSAIDs are more effective; acetaminophen® and opioids are less effective. With a combination of 100 mg of caffeine with analgesics, reduction of headaches is observed 1.5

Neurochemical disorders in migraine A wide range of neurotransmitters is involved in the pathogenesis of migraine. The mechanism of action of drugs that effectively stop and prevent headaches is associated with effects on neurotransmitters, mainly

All drugs used in the treatment of headaches can be divided into two groups: used for the relief of a headache and for prophylactic treatment. Preparations of the first group are intended for the treatment

Migraine genetics More than half of patients suffering from migraine, have close relatives, especially on the maternal line, also suffering from migraine. A study of more than 8,000 adult twin couples showed that if one

Pathogenesis (developmental mechanisms) of migraine Head structures that are sensitive to pain include skin, bones, paranasal sinuses, blood vessels, and muscles. The parenchyma of the brain is insensitive to pain. Secondary headaches occur during stretching,

Unlike traditional studies on comorbidity of headaches and migraines, during the Norwegian study for 12 months, the relationship between headache and gastrointestinal disturbances was studied among 43,782 adult patients. The trial participants were divided according

Benign paroxysmal torcicolis in children Benign paroxysmal torticolysis usually affects babies and is characterized by an increase in seizures as they mature. Episodes of involuntary bends or turns of the head, vomiting and ataxia can