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Ergotamine

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Definition: A vasoconstrictor found in ergot of Central Europe. It is a serotonin agonist that has been used as an oxytocic agent and in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS.     
Pharmacological Action Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Oxytocics; Serotonin Receptor Agonists; Vasoconstrictor Agents 		Other names Ergotamine Tartrate; Tartrate, Ergotamine; Mono, Ergodryl; ErgoKranit; Ergo Kranit; ergo sanol; Sanofi Winthrop Brand of Ergotamine Tartrate; Pfizer Brand of Ergotamine Tartrate; Lotus Brand of Ergotamine Tartrate; Lingraine; Krewel Brand of Ergotamine Tartrate; Gynergen; Ergotaminine; Ergotamine Tartrate (2:1); Ergostat; Ergomar; Ergodryl Mono; Ergo-Kranit; CornutamineDrugs* : ERGOMAR; MEDIHALER ERGOTAMINE; WIGRETTES; ERGOSTAT
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
caffeine, chlorcyclizine, codeine, ergotamine drug combination  0   *Caffeine *Codeine *Ergotamine *Piperazines Drug Combinations.
Pharma Action Analgesics
Migril  86498-65-9   *Caffeine *Cyclizine *Ergotamine Drug Combinations. Practitioner 1984;228(1390):444
caffeine, ergotamine drug combination  0   *Caffeine *Ergotamine Drug Combinations. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 1983;22(3):226CAFERGOT; WIGRAINE; MIGERGOT; ERGOTAMINE TARTRATE AND CAFFEINE
caffeine, camylofin, ergotamine, mecloxamine, propyphenazone drug combination  0   *Caffeine *Ergotamine *Propylamines *Pyrazolones Drug Combinations Glycine/*analogs & derivatives. Lebanese Med J 25(4):316;1972

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