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What does ergotamine mean?

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Noun
  1. (organic chemistry) An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.
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Of course his diuretic would probably now be furosemide and his ergotamine tartrate today might be sumatriptan.
Like ergotamine, DHE has oxytocic properties, precluding its use in pregnancy.
The regular intake of three or more analgesic tablets daily or narcotics or ergotamine on more than two days a week are suggested arbitrary limits.
Using vasoconstrictors such as ergotamine and the triptans in the presence of focal ischaemia is a theoretical concern.
Medications such as ergotamine, antiemetic agents, and pain-relieving agents or even oxygen may be necessary to treat acute attacks.
Digoxin, morphine, ephedrine, vincristine, ergotamine, bromocriptine, and others are carefully tested and standardized drugs from plants.

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