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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.
Ergotamine A drug used to prevent or treat migraine headaches. This can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and convulsions in infants. Mentioned in: Lactation ergotamine an alkaloid derived from rye ergot; the tartrate is used as an oxytocic. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The following drugs are contraindicated with nelfinavir: simvastatin (Zocor), lovastatin (Mevacor), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), cisapride (Propulsid), midazolam (Versed), triazolam (Halcion), dihydroergotamine (DHE 45) and ergotamine (Cafergot). Ergotamine is similar to the brain chemical called serotonin. Treatments for migraine attack: Analgesics (aspirin, acetominophen, ibuprofen), ergotamine compounds (Cafergot, Midrin), sumatriptan (Imitrex), lidocaine, feverfew. |
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