Ergotamine

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title: Ergotamine
text: Ergotamine, sold under the brand name Ergomar among others, is an ergopeptine and part of the ergot family of alkaloids; it is structurally and biochemically closely related to ergoline. It is structurally similar to several neurotransmitters, and it acts as a vasoconstrictor. It is used for acute migraines, sometimes with caffeine as the combination ergotamine/caffeine. Medicinal use of ergot fungus began in the 16th century, for the induction of childbirth; but dosage uncertainty discouraged i
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description: Chemical compound in the ergot family of alkaloids
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergotamine
date created: 2004-04-27T12:57:10Z
date modified: 2024-09-13T03:16:51Z
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