Additionally, drugs used in the treatment of intracranial hypertension and increased intracranial pressure during intracranial emergencies were presented, including CAIs and osmotic diuretics. Drugs used to treat migraine headaches were briefly presented.

A brief pathophysiology was provided, as well as discussion on etiology, diagnostic testing, and clinical manifestations for each of the conditions

migraine headaches — a type of headache that can be recurring and are often associated with a range of symptoms that can greatly affect quality of life. anticonvulsant drugs — drugs that are primarily used to treat seizures and epilepsy. intracranial emergencies — a range of sudden and serious medical conditions that affect the brain, its surrounding structures, or blood vessels within the skull. headaches — a prevalent medical condition that can cause pain or discomfort in the head or neck area.