Acute migraine treatment in emergency settings
Sumamo Schellenberg E, Dryden DM, Pasichnyk D, Ha C, Vandermeer B, Friedman BW, Colman I, Rowe BH
Record ID 32013000238
English
Authors' objectives:
To compare the effectiveness and safety of parenteral pharmacological interventions to treat migraine headaches in adults presenting to the emergency department (ED).
Authors' recommendations:
Many agents are effective in the treatment of acute migraine headache when compared with placebo. Several treatments provide insufficient evidence for continued use. Neuroleptic monotherapy and DHE in combination with either metoclopramide or neuroleptics appear to be the most effective options for pain relief (VAS). Systemic corticosteroids effectively prevent headache relapse, especially in patients with prolonged headaches. More research is required to identify the most effective parenteral treatments for adults with acute migraine.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/289/1323/CER84_Migraine_FinalReport_20121119.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Acute Disease
- Emergency Service, Hospital
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address:
Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639;
Contact Name:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Contact Email:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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