Ergotamine

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Ergotamine, sold under the brand names Cafergot (with caffeine) and Ergomar among others, is an ergopeptine and part of the ergot family of alkaloids; it is structurally and biochemically closely related to ergoline.[4] It possesses structural similarity to several neurotransmitters, and has biological activity as a vasoconstrictor. It is used medicinally for treatment of acute migraine attacks (sometimes in combination with caffeine). Medicinal usage of ergot fungus began in ...

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Dihydroergotamine (DHE), sold under the brand names D.H.E. 45 and Migranal among others, is an ergot alkaloid used to treat migraines.[5] It is a derivative of ergotamine. It is administered as a nasal spray or injection and has an efficacy similar to that of sumatriptan. Nausea is a common side effect.[6] It has similar actions to the triptans, acting as an agonist to the serotonin receptors and causing vasoconstriction of the intracranial blood vessels, but a...

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Caffeine/ergotamine (trade name Cafergot) is the proprietary name of a medication consisting of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine.[1] This combination is used for the treatment of headaches, such as migraine headache. Contents 1 Use 2 Mechanism of action 3 Adverse effects 4 References Use Correct timing of use is important. Cafergot is an abortive headache treatment, which prevents the development of the headache, rather than a treatment for an established headache. The...

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Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a toxic perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae,[1] which also includes tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant (aubergine). It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Its distribution extends from Great Britain in the west to western Ukraine and the Iranian province of Gilan in the east. It is also naturalised or introduced in some parts of Canada and the United States. The f...

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Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a toxic perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae,[1] which also includes tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant (aubergine). It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Its distribution extends from Great Britain in the west to western Ukraine and the Iranian province of Gilan in the east. It is also naturalised or introduced in some parts of Canada and the United States. The f...

Ergotamine

Ergotamine, sold under the brand names Cafergot (with caffeine) and Ergomar among others, is an ergopeptine and part of the ergot family of alkaloids; it is structurally and biochemically closely related to ergoline.[4] It possesses structural similarity to several neurotransmitters, and has biological activity as a vasoconstrictor. It is used medicinally for treatment of acute migraine attacks (sometimes in combination with caffeine). Medicinal usage of ergot fungus began in ...

Ergotamine

Ergotamine, sold under the brand names Cafergot (with caffeine) and Ergomar among others, is an ergopeptine and part of the ergot family of alkaloids; it is structurally and biochemically closely related to ergoline.[4] It possesses structural similarity to several neurotransmitters, and has biological activity as a vasoconstrictor. It is used medicinally for treatment of acute migraine attacks (sometimes in combination with caffeine). Medicinal usage of ergot fungus began in ...

Dihydroergotamine

Dihydroergotamine (DHE), sold under the brand names D.H.E. 45 and Migranal among others, is an ergot alkaloid used to treat migraines.[5] It is a derivative of ergotamine. It is administered as a nasal spray or injection and has an efficacy similar to that of sumatriptan. Nausea is a common side effect.[6] It has similar actions to the triptans, acting as an agonist to the serotonin receptors and causing vasoconstriction of the intracranial blood vessels, but a...

Caffeine + Ergotamine

Caffeine/ergotamine (trade name Cafergot) is the proprietary name of a medication consisting of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine.[1] This combination is used for the treatment of headaches, such as migraine headache. Contents 1 Use 2 Mechanism of action 3 Adverse effects 4 References Use Correct timing of use is important. Cafergot is an abortive headache treatment, which prevents the development of the headache, rather than a treatment for an established headache. The...

Dihydroergotamine

Dihydroergotamine (DHE), sold under the brand names D.H.E. 45 and Migranal among others, is an ergot alkaloid used to treat migraines.[5] It is a derivative of ergotamine. It is administered as a nasal spray or injection and has an efficacy similar to that of sumatriptan. Nausea is a common side effect.[6] It has similar actions to the triptans, acting as an agonist to the serotonin receptors and causing vasoconstriction of the intracranial blood vessels, but a...

Dihydroergotamine Mesylate

Dihydroergotamine (DHE), sold under the brand names D.H.E. 45 and Migranal among others, is an ergot alkaloid used to treat migraines.[5] It is a derivative of ergotamine. It is administered as a nasal spray or injection and has an efficacy similar to that of sumatriptan. Nausea is a common side effect.[6] It has similar actions to the triptans, acting as an agonist to the serotonin receptors and causing vasoconstriction of the intracranial blood vessels, but a...

Dihydroergotamine

Dihydroergotamine (DHE), sold under the brand names D.H.E. 45 and Migranal among others, is an ergot alkaloid used to treat migraines.[5] It is a derivative of ergotamine. It is administered as a nasal spray or injection and has an efficacy similar to that of sumatriptan. Nausea is a common side effect.[6] It has similar actions to the triptans, acting as an agonist to the serotonin receptors and causing vasoconstriction of the intracranial blood vessels, but a...

Caffeine + Ergotamine

Caffeine/ergotamine (trade name Cafergot) is the proprietary name of a medication consisting of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine.[1] This combination is used for the treatment of headaches, such as migraine headache. Contents 1 Use 2 Mechanism of action 3 Adverse effects 4 References Use Correct timing of use is important. Cafergot is an abortive headache treatment, which prevents the development of the headache, rather than a treatment for an established headache. The...

Caffeine + Ergotamine

Caffeine/ergotamine (trade name Cafergot) is the proprietary name of a medication consisting of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine.[1] This combination is used for the treatment of headaches, such as migraine headache. Contents 1 Use 2 Mechanism of action 3 Adverse effects 4 References Use Correct timing of use is important. Cafergot is an abortive headache treatment, which prevents the development of the headache, rather than a treatment for an established headache. The...

Caffeine + Ergotamine

Caffeine/ergotamine (trade name Cafergot) is the proprietary name of a medication consisting of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine.[1] This combination is used for the treatment of headaches, such as migraine headache. Contents 1 Use 2 Mechanism of action 3 Adverse effects 4 References Use Correct timing of use is important. Cafergot is an abortive headache treatment, which prevents the development of the headache, rather than a treatment for an established headache. The...

I take Ergotamine for headaches. I get my meds thru Medco. My insurance pays most of the cost for generics. Last time Medco said they didn't have Ergotamine in stock (first time that has ever happened over the years.) They said they would need to send me Cafergot, the brand name. It costs me 10 times more. I need to know why I can not get Ergotamine.?? ## Same problem with caffergot or its generic ergotan/caff. Wally World used to charge $5 for a generic. Now they say they cannot get a generic. The real caffergot cost $300. ## Unfortunately, shortages sometimes happen, or a manufacture discontinues a medication, and while it is problematic, there's really nothing we can do about it. The typical side effects of this medication may include nausea, insomnia, dizziness, and dry mout...

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Meant to treat migraine, small light yellow tablet. it contains 1mg of Ergotamine Tartrate and 100mg of caffeine ## Appreciate you to provide information on Caffox Tablet such as How do I take Caffox Tablet? Side effects of Caffox Tablet & risk of taking Caffox Tablet. ## The combination of these two substances, though sold under various names in different countries, are simply vasoconstrictors used to help relieve or prevent migraine or severe tension headaches. As to the side effects, for the caffeine, they would be similar to those caused by any other caffeinated substance you use such as Colas, Tea, or Coffee. You can develop the shakes, temporary tremors, rapid breathing and heart rate and an energy burst that can result in a crash when it wears off. Substances containing Ergot...

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round green pill with imprinted A115 ## This contains Belladonna Alkaloids 0.2mgs, Ergotamine 0.6mgs, and Phenibarbital 40mgs, it is a generic for Bellamine S and is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders. However, you may have heard on the news recently about some unapproved drugs that have made it onto the market, ones that the FDA never cleared for use. This contains TWO of these drugs, neither Ergotamine, nor Phenobarbital have ever been proven safe and approved for use or sale in the U.S. by the FDA.

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It is a migrane pill called sydolil. ## Sydolil contains Aspirin, Caffeine and Ergotamine. As of now there is not a medication currently on the U.S. market that combines all three of these. There are several formulations of Aspirin and Caffeine that are available, even over the counter, however, the Ergotamine would have to be taken separately. A user in another thread stated that "it used to be prescribed here in the US but later lost its FDA approval because it can cause either kidney or liver problems". You can view more details about each of these ingredients by following the links below: I hope this information helps!

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light pink to beige round tablet ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Ergotamine tartrate (1 mg) - Caffeine (100 mg). It is used in the treatment of migraines and cluster headaches. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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