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Ergotamine
How Ergotamine works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Ergotamine works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Muscle pain
Usage
Ergotamine is used in acute attack of migraine and Raynaud's disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Ergotamine available or sold over the counter?No. it is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter
Q. Is Ergotamine a controlled substance/narcotic/addictive?No it is not a controlled substance/addictive/narcotic. However, it is available only on prescription of a doctor
Q. Is Ergotamine safe?Ergotamine has numerous side-effects, some of which can be serious.
Q. Do Topamax (topiramate)/Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate)/ Maxalt (rizatritan benzoate)/Tremimet (sumatriptan and naproxen)/Zomig (zolmitriptan)/ sumariptan/amitriptyline contains ergotamine?No, these drugs do not contain ergotamine
Q. Where does Ergotamine come from?Ergotamine is obtained from a fungus Claviceps purpurea and similar fungi.
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