A patient is given a new product for an acute migraine headache. Shortly after the injection, the patient complains of significant chest tightness. Which of the following medications do you suspect this patient received?
- promethazine
- metoclopramide
- sumatriptan
- trimethobenzamide
- ketorolac
Answer: C
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and all triptans can cause chest tightness as it is a potent vasoconstrictor. You must use it with caution in a patient with risk factors for coronary disease and in uncontrolled hypertension.
Know Your Content Blueprint
Migraine headaches are covered as part of the PANCE Neurology Blueprint
Review Topic: Migraine (ReelDx)