Ergotamine/caffeine

< Ergotamine

Ergotamine/caffeine
Combination of
Ergotaminevasoconstrictor, neurotransmitter agonist and antagonist
Caffeinevasoconstrictor, phosphodiesterase inhibitor
Clinical data
Trade namesCafergot, Migergot, others
AHFS/Drugs.comMultum Consumer Information
MedlinePlusa601048
License data
Pregnancy
category
  • AU: C
  • Contraindicated
Routes of
administration		By mouth, rectal
ATC code
Legal status
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Ergotamine/caffeine, sold under the brand name Cafergot among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of migraine. It contains ergotamine, as the tartrate, an alpha adrenergic blocking agent; and caffeine, a cranial vasoconstrictor.

Ergotamine/caffeine is available as a generic medication.

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