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Methysergide

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Definition: An ergot derivative that is a congener of LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE. It antagonizes the effects of serotonin in blood vessels and gastrointestinal smooth muscle, but has few of the properties of other ergot alkaloids. Methysergide is used prophylactically in migraine and other vascular headaches and to antagonize serotonin in the carcinoid syndrome.     
Pharmacological Action Serotonin Antagonists; Vasoconstrictor Agents 		Other names Methylmethylergonovine; Dimethylergometrin; UML491; UML 491; Maleate, Methysergide; D+¬sernil Sandoz; Dimaleate, Methysergide; UML-491; Sansert; Novartis Brand of Methysergide Maleate; Methysergide Maleate; Methysergide Dimaleate; D+¬sernil-Sandoz; Desril; Deseril; Alliance Brand of Methysergide MaleateDrugs* : SANSERT

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