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darifenacin will increase the level or effect of ergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism
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Ergotamine (an ergot derivative) and caffeine (a nonselective PDE inhibitor) tighten blood vessels and calm certain parts of the brain to
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Cafergot (Oral) Generic name: ergotamine and caffeine [ er-GOT-a-meen-TAR-trate, KAF-een ] Drug class: Antimigraine agents
It is currently available only in the suppository form for the acute treatment of migraine attacks
Caffeine/ergotamine (trade name Cafergot) is the proprietary name of a medication consisting of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine
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Skip to content Skip to footer Cafergot Generic Name: Ergotamine-Caffeine · Source: First Databank
Ergotamine works by constricting blood vessel walls in the head, relieving dilation that causes the pain of migraine headaches
It is currently available only in the suppository form for the acute treatment of vascular headaches, such as migraine headache
It is a combination of an ergot alkaloid and caffeine
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It is a combination of an ergot alkaloid and caffeine
Limit your use of caffeine (for example, tea, coffee, cola) and chocolate
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effects, and route of administration as the original brand name medication
Generic Name: Ergotamine tartrate, Caffeine CAFFEINE; ERGOTAMINE (Cafergot®) is one of a group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids
Along with its needed effects, caffeine/ergotamine may cause some unwanted effects
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your vision
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