Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Dihydroergotamine Injection

Dihydroergotamine Injection

Generic nameDihydroergotamine mesylate
Drug classErgot alkaloid (ergot derivative)
FormsInjection

Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection is a clear, colorless prescription solution given into a vein, muscle, or under the skin to stop an active migraine or cluster headache attack. It belongs to a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids.

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