pISSN 1226-6051
eISSN 2508-786X
eISSN 2508-786X
Frequency of prescribed medication for migraines in pediatric patients
| Medication for migraine | Number of prescriptions (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Acute treatment | Acetaminophen | 7,100 (35.27) |
| Dexibuprofen | 2,257 (11.21) | |
| Loxoprofen | 1,811 (9.00) | |
| Naproxen | 1,795 (8.92) | |
| Ergotamine | 1,536 (7.63) | |
| Mefenamic acid | 1,014 (5.04) | |
| Ibuprofen | 912 (4.53) | |
| Sumatriptan | 709 (3.52) | |
| Aceclofenac | 587 (2.92) | |
| Diclofenac | 526 (2.61) | |
| Ketorolac | 393 (1.95) | |
| Almotriptan | 297 (1.48) | |
| Naratriptan | 253 (1.26) | |
| Pelubiprofen | 211 (1.05) | |
| Other drugs | 726 (3.61) | |
| Preventive treatment | Flunarizine | 3,013 (30.46) |
| Topiramate | 2,010 (20.32) | |
| Propranolol | 1,926 (19.47) | |
| Amitriptyline | 857 (8.66) | |
| Divalproex/VPA | 959 (9.69) | |
| Fluoxetine | 507 (5.13) | |
| Carbamazepine | 127 (1.28) | |
| Levetiracetam | 122 (1.23) | |
| Metoprolol | 106 (1.07) | |
| Other drugs | 265 (2.68) | |
| Metoclopramide | 744 (88.26) | |
| Chlorpromazine | 91 (10.79) | |
| Ondansetron | 8 (0.95) | |