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What is the primary indication of Sumatriptan?
What is the primary indication of Sumatriptan?
- Preventative treatment of migraines
- Treatment of vestibular migraines
- Acute relief of migraine attacks (correct)
- Treatment of hemiplegic migraines
Which of the following is NOT a common CNS-related side effect of Sumatriptan?
Which of the following is NOT a common CNS-related side effect of Sumatriptan?
- Muscle spasms
- Posterior headache (correct)
- Abnormal dreams
- Neck stiffness
In which population should Sumatriptan be used with caution due to cardiovascular (CV) risk factors?
In which population should Sumatriptan be used with caution due to cardiovascular (CV) risk factors?
- Pregnant women
- Young adults
- Pediatric patients
- Elderly patients (correct)
What is one of the GI-related side effects that can occur after Sumatriptan administration?
What is one of the GI-related side effects that can occur after Sumatriptan administration?
Which type of headache is NOT indicated for the use of Sumatriptan?
Which type of headache is NOT indicated for the use of Sumatriptan?
What is the mechanism of action of sumatriptan?
What is the mechanism of action of sumatriptan?
What is a potential safety monitoring parameter for patients using sumatriptan?
What is a potential safety monitoring parameter for patients using sumatriptan?
In which population has the safety and efficacy of sumatriptan not been demonstrated?
In which population has the safety and efficacy of sumatriptan not been demonstrated?
What serious side effect of sumatriptan may occur if used with SSRI or SNRI medications?
What serious side effect of sumatriptan may occur if used with SSRI or SNRI medications?
What is a potential instruction for the storage and administration of sumatriptan?
What is a potential instruction for the storage and administration of sumatriptan?
What symptom may suggest a patient is experiencing ischemic colitis due to sumatriptan?
What symptom may suggest a patient is experiencing ischemic colitis due to sumatriptan?
What symptom is NOT associated with serotonin syndrome caused by sumatriptan?
What symptom is NOT associated with serotonin syndrome caused by sumatriptan?
What is a potential serious side effect of sumatriptan related to reduced blood supply to organs?
What is a potential serious side effect of sumatriptan related to reduced blood supply to organs?
What is the appropriate dosage adjustment for individuals with severe hepatic impairment when using sumatriptan orally?
What is the appropriate dosage adjustment for individuals with severe hepatic impairment when using sumatriptan orally?
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