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  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Migraine is a disabling neurological disorder causing recurrent attacks.
  • Effective acute pharmacologic treatment is crucial for symptom resolution and functional recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline individualized pharmacologic treatment strategies for acute migraine episodes.
  • To review first-line and second-line treatment options, including newer agents.
  • To discuss the role of non-pharmacologic therapies in migraine management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current pharmacologic treatments for acute migraine.
  • Categorization of treatments by migraine severity and line of therapy.
  • Evaluation of newer agents (gepants, ditans) and non-pharmacologic options.

Main Results:

  • Simple analgesics (acetaminophen, NSAIDs) and triptans are first-line for mild-moderate and moderate-severe migraines, respectively.
  • Antiemetics, ergot alkaloids, gepants, and ditans are second-line options.
  • Gepants and ditans lack vascular contraindications but may be limited by cost and side effects.

Conclusions:

  • Individualized treatment based on severity, cost, and contraindications is key for acute migraine.
  • Newer agents offer alternatives to triptans, expanding treatment options.
  • Non-pharmacologic therapies may benefit select patients, but evidence is limited.