Pain in the temple

Definition The temples are located on both sides of the head to the side of the eyes. Complaints in this area are also called temple pain and can be caused by many different diseases like certain headaches or eye diseases. Pain in the temporal region is very common because this area is very sensitive. If … Pain in the temple

Temple: Structure, Function & Diseases

The temples are sensitive anatomical regions on the side of the head. Important nerve pathways and blood vessels run here. Discomfort and discomfort, especially related to headaches and tension in local muscle areas, are relatively common in the temporal region. What is the temple? The term “temple” (pl. temples; Latin tempus/ pl. tempora) is used … Temple: Structure, Function & Diseases

Bing Horton syndrome

Synonyms Cluster headache, erythroprosopalgia English: cluster headache Definition Bing-Horton syndrome is a headache disorder. The headache is intermittent, always one-sided and may be accompanied by lacrimation or other symptoms. The syndrome occurs 1 time in about 100 people and the age peak is between 25 and 30 years. There are usually up to 3 headache … Bing Horton syndrome

Verapamil: Effects, Uses & Risks

Verapamil is a vasodilator drug that belongs to the group of calcium antagonists or the group of calcium channel blockers. According to the Vaughan/Williams classification, verapamil is one of the antiarrhythmic agents. What is verapamil? Verapamil is an agent widely used to treat cardiac arrhythmias. Verapamil is an agent widely used to treat cardiac arrhythmias. … Verapamil: Effects, Uses & Risks

Zolmitriptan: Effects, Uses & Risks

Many people are plagued by migraines. To treat them effectively is sometimes not so easy in more severe cases. For severe migraines with or without aura, as well as cluster headaches, triptans, derivatives of serotonin, are nowadays preferably used. The lead substance is sumatriptan, but several successor substances are now on the market. These include … Zolmitriptan: Effects, Uses & Risks

Sumatriptan: Effects, Uses & Risks

The active ingredient sumatriptan is contained in medications used to treat acute migraine attacks or cluster headaches. On the one hand, the drug constricts the blood vessels during a migraine; on the other hand, it inhibits pain transmission. What is sumatriptan? The active ingredient sumatriptan is found in medications used to treat acute migraine attacks … Sumatriptan: Effects, Uses & Risks

Almotriptan

Definition Almotriptan is a drug that is mainly used in the treatment of migraine. It belongs to the group of triptans and its chemical structure makes it a so-called 5-HT1 receptor agonist. Like all triptans, the drug is not intended for preventive treatment, but should only be used when the first symptoms of migraine begin. … Almotriptan

Indication | Almotriptan

Indication The main indication for almotriptan is symptomatic migraine. The drug can be used to treat migraine attacks that are either combined with an aura or without an aura. Aura is the term used to describe the neurological symptoms accompanying migraine, which can be seen as harbingers of a migraine attack. These harbingers are usually … Indication | Almotriptan

Cluster headache therapy

Cluster headaches are headaches that accumulate over a period of time, appear “clustered” and then disappear again for a certain interval. A pain episode is about 15 minutes to about 3 hours long. It is the most severe unilateral headache in the area of the eye. They often occur at night and can be accompanied … Cluster headache therapy