Caffeine + Ergotamine

Category: Migraine / Tension Headache



Caffeine + Ergotamine Overview

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...

Read more Caffeine + Ergotamine Details
Details May Include Instructions, Side Effects, Interactions, Etc. Drug monograph is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GFDL (GNU Free Documentation License). Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cafergot

Recent Caffeine + Ergotamine Forums:

Be the first to start a discussion about this drug.

Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Caffeine + Ergotamine
  • Suppository: 100mg + 2mg
  • Tablet: 100mg + 1mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Caffeine + Ergotamine: (4 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 0179-0067 Caffeine 100 mg / Ergotamine Tartrate 1 mg Oral Tablet by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
  • 0713-0166 Migergot Rectal Suppository by G & W Laboratories, Inc.
  • 46672-198 Caffeine 100 mg / Ergotamine Tartrate 1 mg Oral Tablet by Mikart, Inc
  • 60809-166 Migergot Rectal Suppository by Crealta Pharmaceuticals LLC

Drugs with one or more similar ingredients: (99 results)

Related Caffeine + Ergotamine Topics:

Caffeine doesn't work, Monster doesn't, NOS does?
I am in college and in need of energy. I've drank only a rare soft drink for a few years now and didn't drink so... 5 replies
Caffeine and acetaminophen
I suffer from Hypnic headaches and the only thing that keeps my from waking up with a headache every morning is to take ... 2 replies
Caffeine Tablets
I am very allergic to asppirin and nsaid. is it safe for me to take stilpane ## Stilpane contains Paracetamol, Codeine, ... 1 reply
lifetime caffeine a holic
My name is Jim.. I am a lifetime caffeine addict.. In order to have a good understanding of my problem, I need to give a... 2 replies
is there caffeine in losartan
Is there caffeine in losartan 25 mg. tablets? ## Hello, Leska! How are you? No, Losartan is the active ingredient in the... 1 reply
Nausea / Caffeine ?
just took Bonine for the first time and i feel nautious. wondering if it is an initial effect of Bonine, or maybe becaus...
Advil With Caffeine
Does anybody know whether it is advisable or not to drink a caffeinated beverage after taking an Advil? I know that some... 1 reply
Xarelto and Caffeine
I have found that I am more tired than usual and can/need sleep for extended periods since I have started Xarelto. I att... 6 replies
Aspirin ASA Caffeine Salicylamide tablets
I am looking for tablets. The powder taste terrible!!! ## Have you tried asking your local pharmacy about other alternat... 1 reply
Butalbital/Apap/Caffeine Tablets
Butalbital/Apap/Caffeine Tablets for tension headaches ## For more info on this drug check out the page on Acetaminophen... 13 replies