This presentation will outline current treatment strategies for migraines. This will include a review of migraine pathophysiology, discussion of medication classes used in migraine treatment and will differentiate between acute and preventative migraine treatment options. It will focus on highlighting recent guideline changes and newer medications on the market for treatment of migraines.

Recording: Pharmacist CPE_Pain in the Brain- A Review of Current Migraine Treatments-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker(s):  Isabelle Sviatoslavsky, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.​

Objectives: ​​

  • Outline the pathophysiology of migraines
  • Differentiate between medications used for preventative and acute migraine treatment
  • Identify limitations of various migraine treatment options such as patient specific disease states and side effect profiles
  • Recognize calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) targeting medications and their role in migraine treatment
 
Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists
 
Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 
Session date: 
02/05/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm CST
Location: 
ASLMC Stiemke Auditorium & Virtual Via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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