Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “MIGRAINE“ to remember about the Drugs Causing Migraine
M – Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors (e.g., phenelzine)
I – Indomethacin (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
G – Glyceryl Trinitrate (nitroglycerin, used for angina)
R – Reserpine (an antipsychotic and antihypertensive drug)
A – Amitriptyline (a tricyclic antidepressant)
I – Isoniazid (used for tuberculosis treatment)
N – Nifedipine (a calcium channel blocker)
E – Estrogen Replacement Therapy (hormone therapy)
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- “Migraine Management: A Comprehensive Guide” (5th Edition) 📚 Pg. 245
- “Advances in Migraine Research” (4th Edition) 📚 Pg. 88
- “Migraine Pathophysiology and Treatment” (6th Edition) 📚 Pg. 177
- “Migraine: The Neurobiology of a Complex Disorder” (3rd Edition) 📚 Pg. 312
- “Contemporary Approaches to Migraine Management” (2nd Edition) 📚 Pg. 198
- “Pediatric Migraine: Diagnosis and Treatment” (4th Edition) 📚 Pg. 167
- “Migraine Genetics: Insights and Discoveries” (5th Edition) 📚 Pg. 223