Cafergot

Active Ingredient(s): Caffeine + Ergotamine
FDA Approved: * November 26, 1948
Pharm Company: * NOVARTIS
Category: Migraine / Tension Headache

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... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Cafergot SZ;183
Cafergot (Caffeine 100 mg / Ergotamine Tartrate 1 mg) Oral Tablet
NDC: 0781-5405
Labeler:
Sandoz Inc
Cafergot (Caffeine 100 mg / Ergotamine Tartrate 1 mg) Oral Tablet
NDC: 0179-0089
Labeler:
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

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Where can I find cafergot for migraines? ## I forgot to add, cafergot in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia....

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