Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8719516 The Journal of Emergency Medicine 2018 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
A variety of medications is available for the treatment of primary headaches in the ED. Antidopaminergic agents demonstrate the highest efficacy and should be provided with acetaminophen and nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs. Dexamethasone may reduce headache recurrence. Other treatments include ketamine, propofol, and nerve blocks.
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