Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Cafergot Tablet
Cafergot Tablet
| Generic name | Ergotamine tartrate and Caffeine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antimigraine agents (Ergot derivative / PDE inhibitor combination) |
| Forms | Tablet |
Cafergot is a tablet that combines two medicines, ergotamine and caffeine, used to treat migraine headache attacks. It is not a painkiller for general headaches and should only be used to stop an actual migraine attack, not to prevent future attacks.
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