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Ergotamine

Generic Name
Ergotamine
Brand Names
Ergomar, Migergot
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C33H35N5O5
CAS Number
113-15-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
PR834Q503T

Overview

A vasoconstrictor found in ergot of Central Europe. It is an alpha-1 selective adrenergic agonist and is commonly used in the treatment of migraine disorders.

Indication

For use as therapy to abort or prevent vascular headache, e.g., migraine, migraine variants, or so called "histaminic cephalalgia".

Associated Conditions

  • Cluster Headache
  • Migraine
  • Uterine Atony
  • Vascular Headaches

Clinical Trials

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No clinical trials found

No clinical trials found for this drug

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Cintex Services, LLC
24470-917
ORAL
1 mg in 1 1
12/21/2021
Rosedale Therapeutics
10802-1202
SUBLINGUAL
2 mg in 1 1
9/8/2012
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
0713-0166
RECTAL
2 mg in 1 1
11/29/2022
TerSera Therapeutics, LLC
70720-120
ORAL
2 mg in 1 1
12/1/2016

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
CAFFOX TABLET
SIN11746P
TABLET
1 mg
12/26/2001

NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
WIGRAINE TAB
organon canada ltd ltee
00489220
Tablet - Oral
1 MG / TAB
12/31/1980
MEGRAL TABS
glaxo wellcome inc.
00068586
Tablet - Oral
2 MG / TAB
12/31/1989
CAFERGOT SUP
novartis pharmaceuticals canada inc
00782920
Suppository - Rectal
2 MG / SUP
12/31/1990
ERGODRYL CAP
erfa canada 2012 inc
00156086
Capsule - Oral
1 MG
12/31/1964
BELLERGAL SPACETABS
paladin pharma inc.
00176141
Tablet (Extended-Release) - Oral
0.6 MG
1/1/1959
ERGOMAR SLT 2MG
aventis pharma inc
00328952
Tablet - Sublingual
2 MG / SLT
12/31/1975
GRAVERGOL CAPSULES
can-med pharma inc.
00116858
Capsule - Oral
1 MG
12/31/1957
CAFERGOT TAB
novartis pharmaceuticals canada inc
00176095
Tablet - Oral
1 MG
12/31/1951

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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