What is Ergotamine Tartrate ?

Ergotamine Tartrate is a medication primarily used to prevent and treat migraine headaches, often in combination with other ingredients like caffeine. It works by constricting blood vessels around the brain and affecting serotonin receptors, which helps alleviate the pain and other symptoms associated with migraines. Due to its potential side effects and interactions with other medications, Ergotamine Tartrate should be used under strict medical supervision.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Numbness or tingling of fingers and toes
• Muscle pain in the arms and legs
• Weakness in the legs
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat

• Do not use with certain medications for HIV, hepatitis C, and fungal infections because of potentially severe drug interactions
• Do not use in pregnancy as it can cause harm to the fetus
• Avoid in patients with peripheral vascular disease, coronary heart disease, hypertension, or kidney disease
• Overuse of ergotamine can increase the risk of medication-overuse headaches
• Increased risk of fibrosis including retroperitoneal, pleural, and cardiac valvular fibrosis after prolonged use