A simple treatment of post-lumbar-puncture headache.

Abstract

We report a case of post-lumbar-puncture headache successfully treated with intravenous caffeine sodium benzoate. The patient presented to the emergency department with a severe headache three days after a myelogram of the lumbar region. Caffeine sodium benzoate (500 mg) in 1 liter of fluid (D5LR) intravenously over one and a half hours was administered. The patient reported complete resolution of symptoms and no recurrence of headache. Caffeine sodium benzoate is a simple treatment of post-lumbar-puncture headaches. It should be considered as a safe alternative to an epidural blood patch for the treatment of post-lumbar-puncture headaches.

• Authors: C D Ford, D C Ford, M D Koenigsberg
• Journal: The Journal of emergency medicine (J Emerg Med) 1989 Jan-Feb Vol. 7 Issue 1 Pg. 29-31 ISSN: 0736-4679 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2703687 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Benzoates
• Drug Combinations
• Caffeine
• caffeine, sodium benzoate drug combination

Topics

• Adult
• Benzoates (administration & dosage, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Caffeine (administration & dosage, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Drug Combinations (administration & dosage, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Female
• Headache (drug therapy, etiology)
• Humans
• Infusions, Intravenous
• Spinal Puncture (adverse effects)