Systematic review: Is Metoclopramide more effective than Sumatriptan in relieving pain from migraine in adults in the Emergency Department (ED) setting?

• Migraine symptoms account for 1-2% of ED attendances a year• Management of migraines is varied in ED's• Systematic review comparing metoclopramide IV vs. sumatriptan SC• Outcomes confirm individual efficacy of drugs but not efficacy of one over the other• Analyses highlighted the need for rigorous study design and robust reporting
Source: International Emergency Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research