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. |