An alkaloid (naturally occurring nitrogen-containing compounds) produced by ergot (a toxic fungus) that contains lysergic acid and is used in the prevention of migraines.
A drug that causes narrowing of blood vessels and alleviates migraine, derived from the ergot fungus.
Ergot alkaloid that causes constriction of blood vessels and contraction of uterine muscles and is used to treat migraine and postpartum lack of muscle tone in the uterus.
One of the alkaloids in ergot. In the form of ergotamine tartrate it is usually given orally to treat migraine, but treatment carries a risk and should be medically supervised.
A pharmaceutical medication employed for the prevention or treatment of migraine headaches, which may induce symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and convulsions in infants.
Ergotamine is a medication used for managing migraines. It functions by narrowing the widened blood vessels surrounding the brain. Its side effects can include nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and abdominal pain. Nowadays, it’s less frequently used, as it has been mostly supplanted by medications like sumatriptan.