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Ergotamine | vasoconstrictor, neurotransmitter agonist and antagonist |
Caffeine | vasoconstrictor, phosphodiesterase inhibitor |
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Trade names | Cafergot, Migergot, others |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Multum Consumer Information |
MedlinePlus | a601048 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth, rectal |
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Ergotamine/caffeine, sold under the brand name Cafergot among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of migraine. It contains ergotamine, as the tartrate, an alpha adrenergic blocking agent; and caffeine, a cranial vasoconstrictor.[3]
Ergotamine/caffeine is available as a generic medication.