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Amitriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects
chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression , pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Poisoning from an overdose of cyproheptadine, which is an antihistamine.
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First generation antihistamine; serotonin antagonist; structurally and pharmacologically related to azatadine.
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Dihydroergotamine affects vasoconstriction (narrowing of arteries and veins).
Dihydroergotamine also affects blood flow patterns that are associated with vascular headaches.
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Dihydroergotamine nasal causes vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels). It also
affects blood flow patterns that are associated with migraine and cluster headaches.
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Ergot alkaloid.
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Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Indomethacin is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs). Indomethacin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the
body.
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Prototypical NSAIA; indoleacetic acetic acid derivative.
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Verapamil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Verapamil relaxes (widens)
blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its
workload.
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Class 1B antiarrhythmic agent amide-type local anesthetic.
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Intermediate-acting local anesthetic (amide type).
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Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of
substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Antimanic agent.
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Lithium is a naturally occurring element that is classified as an anti-manic drug. It is available in the United States under the brand names Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithane, Lithotabs, and Lithobid.
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Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium
affects excitation or mania.
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Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine. Cyproheptadine blocks the effects of the naturally
occurring chemical histamine in your body.
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Periactin overdose is poisoning from an overdose of Periactin.
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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Propranolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
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Propranolol is classified as a beta blocker. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Inderal.
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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1-like receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine.
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Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood
vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger
headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood
vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan nasal also reduces substances in the body that can trigger
headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
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