Ergotamine-CGeneric name: Ergotamine-CBrand name: ………. Pharmacotherapeutic group: Vascular headache suppressant & Ergot derivative  Therapeutic indication: Treatment and prophylaxis of vascular headache such as migraine and cluster headache.Dosage and Administration: Tablet 1mg of ergotamine tartrate and 100mg of caffeine. Acute headache: Adult; Oral, 1 or 2 tabs at the start of the attack, followed by an additional 1 or 2 tabs at intervals of at least 30 min up to a total of 4 tabs/d. The total weekly dose should not exceed 6 tabs. Pediatric 6 to 12 years: Oral, 1 tab initially, May be repeated one or two times, if necessary, up to a total of 3 tabs/d. Cluster headache prophylaxis: Adult; Oral, 1 or 2 tabs one to three times a day, one or two hours prior to the time that attacks usually occur. Pediatric up to 6 years: Use is not recommended Side effect: Cardiovascular effects, coronary vasospasm, chest pain, fast or slow heartbeat, localized edema, increase or decrease in blood pressure, rapid or weak pulse, cerebral ischemia, dryness of mouth, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, peripheral vascular effects, mild and lasting 1 hour or less (cold fingers or toes, itching of skin, numbness or tingling of fingers or toes, weakness in the legs) Information on the shelf life: 3 years |
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