Emergencytreatment for migrainedepends on a patient’s specific symptoms and overall health and health history.
The ER typically administers a combination of medications.
Individual care may differ slightly from these standard protocols.
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But knowingwhento seek that level of medical attention is important.
If you would describe your pain as your worst migraine attack (or headache) ever, cal 911.
In other words, there’s no one-size-fits-all migraine cocktail.
However, therearestandards and recommendations.
Many people are also given fluids via IV to prevent dehydration.
Zavzpret is the first calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist administered as a nasal spray.
Hydromorphone and morphine, for example, are opioidsa class of drug associated with addiction.
A migraine cocktail is a combination of medications used to treat migraine in the ER.
Research shows most migraines respond to this drug combination within two hours.
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