Overview

4.8 out of 5 (48 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

12 Nov 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Zolmitriptan is a pharmaceutical medication utilized for managing and treating acute migraines. Zolmitriptan belongs to the triptan class of drugs that targets migraine symptoms and provides relief to patients. The underlying cause of migraines can be attributed to localized cranial vasodilatation coupled with the discharge of neuropeptides, including calcitonin gene-related peptide, vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), and substance P, within the trigeminal system. Zolmitriptan is a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) 1B/1D receptor agonist with moderate affinity for the 5-HT 1A receptor subtypes. Zolmitriptan's interaction with 5-HT 1B/1D receptors induces vasoconstriction of intracranial blood vessels, concurrently inhibiting the release of proinflammatory neuropeptides from trigeminal perivascular nerve endings. This educational activity provides insights into the applications, mechanism of action, and contraindications of zolmitriptan as a valuable agent in treating acute migraines. This activity also highlights the adverse events, toxicity concerns, and other pivotal considerations, including off-label applications, dosage guidelines, pharmacokinetics, monitoring procedures, and relevant interactions, which are crucial for healthcare practitioners when managing migraine issues and associated ailments in patients.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Screen patients for contraindications, potential drug interactions, and underlying health conditions that could influence zolmitriptan's safe and effective use.

  • Implement zolmitriptan into treatment plans, considering factors such as dosage, formulation, timing of treatment, and administration routes based on individual patient needs.

  • Apply evidence-based guidelines to optimize the use of zolmitriptan for migraine management, including proper patient education on medication administration, potential adverse effects, and early treatment initiation.

  • Communicate effectively with patients about zolmitriptan therapy's benefits, risks, and potential adverse effects, ensuring they are informed and engaged in shared decision-making with their healthcare providers.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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Sarah A. on 11/16/2021

1. Text states: "Zolmitriptan is the generic formulation of two branded products." How about naming those products? 2. Text stats: "The maximum recommended daily dose is 10mg for adults and pediatric patients ages 12 to 17." This sentence does not flow well.

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