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What is a migraine headache?
A migraine headache is a form of vascular headache. Migraine headache is caused by vasodilatation (enlargement of blood vessels) that causes the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around the large arteries of the brain. Enlargement of these blood vessels stretches the nerves that coil around them and causes the nerves to release chemicals. The chemicals cause inflammation, pain, and further enlargement of the artery. The increasing enlargement of the arteries magnifies the pain.
Migraine attacks commonly activate the sympathetic nervous system in the body. The sympathetic nervous system is often thought of as the part of the nervous system that controls primitive responses to stress and pain, the so-called "fight or flight" response, and this activation causes many of the symptoms associated with migraine attacks; for example, the increased sympathetic nervous activity in the intestine causes nausea, vomiting,...
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Cambia Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Acute Treatment of Migraine
CAMBIA (diclofenac potassium for oral solution) ™ (Diclofenac Potassium for Oral Solution) is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults (18 years of age or older).
Important Limitations
- CAMBIA (diclofenac potassium for oral solution) is not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine.
- The safety and effectiveness of CAMBIA (diclofenac potassium for oral solution) have not been established for cluster headache, which is present in an older, predominan...
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Cambia Consumer Information: Uses
Diclofenac is used to relieve pain from various conditions. This form of diclofenac is used to treat migraine headaches. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking diclofenac and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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