Acute treatment of the migraine attack.

Authors
Pradalier, A Baudesson, G Delage, A
Citation
A. Pradalier et al., Acute treatment of the migraine attack., PATH BIOL, 48(7), 2000, pp. 679-689
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
PATHOLOGIE BIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
03698114 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Pages
679 - 689
Database
ISI
SICI code
0369-8114(200009)48:7<679:ATOTMA>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The authors have presented a review of the main controlled studies on drug treatment for the management of migraine attacks. non-steroidal anti-inflam matory drugs (NSAIDs), rye ergot derivatives, and the recently commercializ ed triptan group of drugs. An overview is provided of their specific proper ties, indications and contraindications, and their respective use in the tr eatment of migraine headaches. (C) 2000 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.