Headache caused by lacunar cerebral infarction can be treated with drugs to improve cerebral blood circulation, vasodilator drugs and antiplatelet drugs as needed, and commonly used drugs include flunarizine hydrochloride capsules, nimodipine tablets, aspirin enteric-coated tablets and so on.
1. Drugs to improve cerebral blood circulation: the symptoms of headache after cerebral infarction may be caused by insufficient blood supply of local cerebral arteries, commonly used drugs are flunarizine hydrochloride.
Attention to take this drug may appear drowsiness and fatigue and other adverse reactions, some patients may also appear weight gain and accompanied by an increase in appetite, a very small number of patients may appear depression and other serious adverse reactions.
2. Vasodilator drugs: such as nimodipine tablets, mainly used in ischemic cerebrovascular disease, can improve cerebral vasospasm headache. It is forbidden for patients who are allergic to this drug, patients with more than moderate hypotension and patients with severe hepatic insufficiency. Some patients may experience adverse reactions such as dizziness, headache, head swelling, flushing, hypotension, peripheral edema, palpitations and tachycardia.
3. Antiplatelet drugs: such as aspirin enteric-coated tablets. For new-onset lacunar cerebral infarction, antiplatelet drugs should be applied as early as possible to prevent further aggravation of the condition. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to aspirin or other salicylates, or any other components of the drug. Some patients may experience adverse reactions such as upper and lower gastrointestinal discomfort, such as dyspepsia, gastrointestinal and abdominal pain.
Headache caused by lacunar cerebral infarction can be treated by taking the specified medications as needed under the guidance of a physician, and should be treated with plenty of water, vegetables and fruits, and a regular routine. All of the above medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician, and should not be taken on your own.