Tag: Ergots

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ergomar Ergot Derivatives Description Ergot alkaloid; roughly 70% effective for relief of migraine. Prolonged use/excessive dose can lead to ergotism, dependence, or rebound HA; do not exceed daily and weekly dose limits. Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to drug or excipients Concomitant…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; D.H.E. 45, Migranal, Trudhesa Ergot Derivatives Description Parenteral and nasally administered ergotamine derivativeUsed for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura and cluster headacheAssociated with serious adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events; cardiovascular evaluation recommended prior to starting therapy Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of…