Ergotamine



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  • Contains / Salt: Ergotamine


Ergotamine Information



Ergotamine Benefits & Uses

Ergotamine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ergotamine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Migraine
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: for course duration follow doctor's advise
Geriatric
  • Disease: Migraine
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: for course duration follow doctor's advise


Ergotamine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ergotamine is used -

Common

  • Nausea or vomiting

Unknown

Ergotamine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ergotamine safe for pregnant women?


    Ergotamine should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Ergotamine safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Ergotamine. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Ergotamine on the Kidneys?


    Ergotamine rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Ergotamine on the Liver?


    Ergotamine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Ergotamine on the Heart?


    Ergotamine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Ergotamine with Other Drugs

Ergotamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Ergotamine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ergotamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Ergotamine

  • Is this Ergotamine habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Ergotamine.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Ergotamine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ergotamine can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Ergotamine only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Ergotamine in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Ergotamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ergotamine


    It is safe to take Ergotamine with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ergotamine


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ergotamine with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cafegot® (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 175-176



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