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ergotamine

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ergotamine /er·got·amine/ (er-got´ah-min) an alkaloid of ergot; the tartrate salt is used for relief of migraine and cluster headaches.
er·got·a·mine (ûr-gt-mn, -mn)
n.
A crystalline alkaloid derived from ergot that induces vasoconstriction and is used especially in treating migraine.
Ergotamine
A drug used to prevent or treat migraine headaches. This can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and convulsions in infants.
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ergotamine [er-got´ah-min]
an alkaloid derived from ergot, used as the tartrate salt in treatment of migraine and cluster headaches; administered orally, sublingually, rectally, or by oral inhalation.
ergotamine
an alkaloid derived from rye ergot; the tartrate is used as an oxytocic.
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