Dihydroergotamine

Ergot alkaloid

Identification
Generic Name
Dihydroergotamine
Brand Name

 
Attributes
Pregnancy
C

Indication
Condition Contra-Indication
Raynauds Phenomenon
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Silent Ischemia
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Myocardial Infarction
Unstable Angina
Variant Angina
Coronary Heart Disease
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Hypertension
Pregnancy

 
Other Contra-Indication
This drug is contra-indicated in nursing mothers, in those with a history of allergy to ergot alkaloids, and in patients that are on vasoconstricting drugs

Contra-Indication

 
Class Contra-Indication

Side Effects
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Pain Abdominal
Diarrhoea (Diarrhea)
Pain Muscle (Myalgia)
Uncommon
Pain: Chest
Swelling (Oedema, Edema)
Heart Rate Decrease Or Abnormally Low (Bradycardia)
Heart or Pulse Rate Raised (Tachycardia)
Rare

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