AKA: Migraine Cocktail; Headache Cocktail

NSAID – Ketorolac (Toradol) 30mg IV,
Dopamine Antagonist – Metoclopramide or Prochlorperazine. E.g. Metoclopramide 10mg IV/IM,
Antihistamine – Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25mg IV

 

**The diphenhydramine (or benztropine) helps avoid akathisia, in addition to helping with the pain.

Dopamine antagonist options include prochlorperazine 10 mg, metoclopramide 10 mg IV/IM, Chlorpromazine 0.1 mg/kg IV

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