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Eletriptan (Relpax) and other triptans for migraine |
Eletriptan (Relpax) and other triptans for migraine |
Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | Health Professionals | 2010-10-01 00:00:00 |
Sumatriptan fast-disintegrating tablets (Imigran FDT) and substitution with other PBS-listed brands |
Sumatriptan fast-disintegrating tablets (Imigran FDT) and substitution with other PBS-listed brands. |
Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | Health Professionals | 2012-03-01 00:00:00 |
Case study 50: Individualising hormonal contraception |
Sandra is a 34-year-old non-smoker who recently moved to Australia from the United Kingdom. She is newly married and has a daughter from a previous relationship. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2007-09-28 00:00:00 |
Articles on headache & migraine drugs from NPS RADAR |
Get independent, accurate, evidence-based info on headache & migraine drugs. Written for doctors, pharmacists & other health professionals. |
Topic overview | Health Professionals | 2009-10-28 00:00:00 |
Managing pain without medicines |
Managing pain without medicines |
Campaign | Consumers | 2011-02-25 00:00:00 |
Medicines for headache and migraine |
Learn about the differences between headaches and migraine, ways of treating both conditions, and problems with codeine in combination painkillers. |
Consumer publication - MedicinesTalk | Consumers | 2005-09-01 00:00:00 |
NPS News 38: Headache and migraine |
Diagnosing headaches, and preventive treatment for headaches and migraines focusing on drug and non-drug approaches. |
Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2005-01-01 00:00:00 |
Overuse of medicines can increase headaches |
The majority of daily recurring headaches may be caused by commonly used painkillers. |
Media release | Others | 2005-12-13 00:00:00 |
Taking the pain out of choosing a painkiller |
Learn about the three main over-the-counter analgesics (paracetamol, aspirin, and ibuprofen), their potential side effects, and how to select the best one. |
Consumer publication - MedicinesTalk | Consumers | 2004-06-01 00:00:00 |
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Date published: 2010-12-17 00:00:00
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