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transcranial magnetic stimulator (TMS, Cerena TMS)
Indications:
- refractory migraine with aura in patients >= 18 years of age
Contraindications:
- metals in the head, neck, or upper body that are attracted by a magnet
- pacemaker or deep brain stimulator
- epilepsy
- personal or family history of seizures
Dosage:
- maximum of one use per 24 hours
Adverse effects:
- rare
- sinusitis, aphasia, vertigo, dizziness
Notes:
- manufactured by eNeura Therapeutics of Sunnyvale, Calif
General
device (medical device)
References
- FDA News Release: Dec. 13, 2013
FDA allows marketing of first device to relieve migraine
headache pain.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm378608.htm