A 50-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of severe, unilateral headache localized around the right eye. The attacks last for about 45 minute...

Question

A 50-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of severe, unilateral headache localized around the right eye. The attacks last for about 45 minutes and occur several times a day for weeks at a time. During an attack, his right eye is red and watering, and the eyelid is droopy. What is the most appropriate acute treatment for these attacks?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen (100%)

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Oral Sumatriptan 50mg

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Oral Naproxen 500mg

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Intranasal Lidocaine

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Oral Prednisolone 60mg OD

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Cluster Headache