Dihydroergotamine - dye-hye-droe-er-GOT-a-meen belongs to the group of medication called ergot alkaloids. It is a nasal solution using to help relieve migraine headaches. Nasal dihydroergotamine is not an ordinary pain reliever. It will not relieve any kind of pain other than throbbing headaches.
Nasal dihydroergotamine may cause blood vessels in the body to constrict - become narrower. This action can lead to serious effects that are causing by a decrease in the flow of blood - blood circulation to many parts of the body. Be sure that you discuss with your family doctor the chance of using this drug as well as the good it can do.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form - s:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA