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  2. Prevention of migraine attacks - Wikipedia

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    The beta-blocker propranalol's effectiveness in headache treatment was a chance finding in patients receiving the drug for angina (chest pain due to a lack of blood to the heart muscle). The beta-blockers that are used in migraine treatment are propranolol , nadolol , timolol , metoprolol , and atenolol .

  3. Beta blocker - Wikipedia

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    Cardio selective beta blocker (β 1 blockers) can be prescribed at the least possible dose to those with mild to moderate respiratory symptoms. [ 55 ] [ 56 ] β2-agonists can somewhat mitigate β-blocker-induced bronchospasm where it exerts greater efficacy on reversing selective β-blocker-induced bronchospasm than the nonselective β-blocker ...

  4. Management of migraine - Wikipedia

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    Rescue treatment involves acute symptomatic control with medication. [4] Recommendations for rescue therapy of migraine include: (1) migraine-specific agents such as triptans, CGRP antagonists, or ditans for patients with severe headaches or for headaches that respond poorly to analgesics, (2) non-oral (typically nasal or injection) route of administration for patients with vomiting, (3) avoid ...

  5. List of drugs known for off-label use - Wikipedia

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    Propranolol (Inderal) for performance anxiety: propranolol is a non-selective beta-blocker used for the treatment of hypertension and the prophylaxis of angina pectoris. In 1991, a published study showed that a single dose of propranolol immediately before the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) significantly improved performance in high school ...

  6. Adrenergic blocking agent - Wikipedia

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    The combination of beta blockers and antihypertensive drugs will work on different mechanism to lower blood pressure. [17] For example, the co-administration of beta-1 blocker atenolol and ACE inhibitor lisinopril could produce a 50% larger reduction in blood pressure than using either drug alone. [18]

  7. Metoprolol - Wikipedia

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    It is also used to prevent further heart problems after myocardial infarction and to prevent headaches in those with migraines. [4] It is a beta blocker, specifically a selective β 1 receptor blocker, and is taken by mouth or is given intravenously. [4] Common side effects include trouble sleeping, feeling tired, feeling faint, and abdominal ...

  8. Pizotifen - Wikipedia

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    Dose adjustment is required in people who have chronic kidney disease. Liver injury has also been reported. Pizotifen treatment should be discontinued if there is any clinical evidence of liver dysfunction during treatment. Caution is advised in patients having a history of epilepsy. Withdrawal symptoms like depression, tremor, nausea, anxiety ...

  9. Bupranolol - Wikipedia

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    Like other beta blockers, oral bupranolol can be used to treat hypertension and tachycardia. [citation needed] The initial dose is 50 mg two times a day.It can be increased to 100 mg four times a day.