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Ergotamine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 2 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Migraine

Initial dose: 2 mg sublingually at first sign of a migraine attack; may repeat dose at half-hour intervals not to exceed maximum doses
Maximum dose: 6 mg/24 hours; 10 mg/7-day period

Comments:


Use: To abort or prevent vascular headaches, such as a migraine, migraine variants, or "histaminic cephalalgia".

Renal Dose Adjustments

Contraindicated

Liver Dose Adjustments

Contraindicated

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING: CONCOMITANT ADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP450 3A4 INHIBITORS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available: Contraindicated in renal impairment

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements:

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Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

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