ergotamine
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What is ergotamine?
Generic Name: ergotamine
Other Brand Names:
Ergomar, Ergotamine Tartrate
Ergotamine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids (ER-got AL-ka-loids). It works by
narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Ergotamine also affects blood flow patterns that are
associated with certain types of headaches.
Ergotamine is used to treat a migraine type headache.
This medication
will only treat
a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent
migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks.Ergotamine should not be used to treat common tension headaches or any headache that
seems to be different from your ususal migraine headaches.
Ergotamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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