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  • Title: Pupillary and vascular effects of calcium antagonists in migraine.
    Author: Fanciullacci M, Boccuni M, Pietrini U, Cangi F, Gatto G, Marabini S, Fusco BM.
    Journal: Cephalalgia; 1985 May; 5 Suppl 2():181-3. PubMed ID: 4016932.
    Abstract:
    In migraine patients the effect of calcium antagonists (flunarizine, verapamil and nifedipine) on both venous and pupillary neuromuscular functions, as well as on blood pressure have been evaluated. A single oral dose of flunarizine (10 mg) and verapamil infusion (50 micrograms/ml/min) increased venous compliance. Verapamil also counteracted dose-dependent dopamine induced venoconstriction. Nifedipine (10 mg orally) reduced mean arterial pressure in upright position in migraineurs but not in controls. In addition, chronic treatment with flunarizine (10 mg for 2 weeks) induced a transient miotic effect and a reduction of tyramine induced mydriasis. These findings demonstrated that calcium antagonists affect vascular and extravascular structures. It is postulated that, in migraine, calcium entry blockers may prevent exaggerated responses to catecholaminergic stimulation.
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