Category: neurology

15 FAQ of Blurred vision

Here are 15 frequently asked questions (FAQ) about blurred vision, based on the context provided and general medical kno

Medicines to reduce shaking and rigidity in parkinsons

Based on the information provided, here are some medications commonly used to reduce shaking (tremor) and rigidity in Pa

List medicines for parkinsons

Based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (23rd List, 2023) and the provided context, here are the medicines fo

approach to temporal arteritis

Clinical Presentation:

• Headache (often new or worsening), scalp tenderness, jaw claudication, visual symptoms (e

10 FAQ of Acute confusional stage

1. What is the definition of acute confusional state (delirium)?
2. A syndrome characterized by disturbances in attenti

15 FAQ of headache

1. What is a headache?
2. A headache is pain that occurs in any region of the head, including the scalp, face, and neck

Headache approach

Primary Headaches: Most common, not life-threatening. Examples include:

• Migraine: Throbbing pain, often unilate

Novel medicine for migraine

CGRP Antagonists (Gepants):

• Ubrogepant (Ubrelya): Approved for acute treatment; blocks CGRP receptor.

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Injection for migraine

5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists (triptans) for acute migraine:

• Subcutaneous (SC) route: Sumatriptan, Rizatriptan, Zo

Ditans in Migraine

Mechanism of Action:

• Ditans are selective 5-HT1F receptor agonists.
• Unlike triptans, they do not cause vasoc

What is Gepants

Gepants are a class of small-molecule, orally administered calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonis

CGRP Antagonists in details

Mechanism of Action:

• CGRP antagonists (gepants) block the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor, preve

New treatment of Migraine

CGRP Antagonists (Small Molecule and Monoclonal Antibodies):

• Small Molecule CGRP Antagonists (Gepants):