title: [Use of a prostaglandin inhibitor in migraine crisis. Study of 40 cases].
abstract: An anti-inflamatory nonsteroidal drug (indomethacin) was employed in group of 40 migrainous patients. The drug was utilized just during the attacks. Positive results were obtained in 72% of the cases. Twenty-six patients had already utilized the ergotamine tartrate on a large scale without improvement.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists; D007213:Indomethacin
vernacular_title: Uso de um inibidor prostaglandínico nas crises de enxaqueca. Estudo de 40 casos.