Ergotamine
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Ergotamine |
| Brand Name: | Cafergot, Ergomar, Migergot |
| Company Owner: | 3m pharmaceuticals inc, Rosedale therapeutics, Parke davis div warner lambert co, Organon usa inc |
| Mechanism Of Action | Ergotamine acts on migraine by one of two proposed mechanisms: 1) activation of 5-HT |
| Description of the Drug: | Ergotamine is an alpha-1 selective adrenergic agonist vasoconstrictor used to treat migraines with or without aura and cluster headaches. |
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Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00696
