Neuro drugs: migraine prophylaxis: practice question

A Pharmacology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pharmacology · Neuro drugs: migraine prophylaxis

Sample item

A woman with frequent migraines and hypertension needs preventive therapy. Which drug serves both conditions?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Propranolol

Propranolol, topiramate, amitriptyline and valproate are prophylactic agents, and the beta blocker also treats hypertension. CGRP monoclonal antibodies such as erenumab are newer options. Triptans and ergots abort attacks.

Option by option

  • A. Sumatriptan

    Sumatriptan aborts attacks and can raise blood pressure.

  • B. Propranolol (correct)

    Correct. Propranolol prevents migraine and lowers blood pressure.

  • C. Ergotamine

    Ergotamine aborts attacks and constricts vessels.

  • D. Ondansetron

    Ondansetron is an antiemetic only.

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What is the answer to this Pharmacology question?

The best answer is B, Propranolol. Propranolol, topiramate, amitriptyline and valproate are prophylactic agents, and the beta blocker also treats hypertension.

Why is "Sumatriptan" not the answer?

Sumatriptan aborts attacks and can raise blood pressure.

Why is "Ergotamine" not the answer?

Ergotamine aborts attacks and constricts vessels.

Why is "Ondansetron" not the answer?

Ondansetron is an antiemetic only.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neuro drugs: migraine prophylaxis in Pharmacology. CGRP monoclonal antibodies such as erenumab are newer options. Triptans and ergots abort attacks.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Neuro drugs: migraine prophylaxis?

Learn drugs as classes, then the exception in each class that an examiner would pick. Then use the flashcards and the other Pharmacology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.