Drug Summary


  Drug name:  dihydroergotamine
  Chemical name:  Dihydroergotamine tartrate
  Formula:  C33H37N5O5  Weight:   583.6774
  CAS no:  6190-39-2
  DrugBank link:  DB00320
  Description:  A 9,10alpha-dihydro derivative of ergotamine. It is used as a vasoconstrictor, specifically for the therapy of migraine disorders. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For the acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura and the acute treatment of cluster headache episodes.