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ergotamine [1 record]

Record 1 2011-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
113-15-5
CAS number
C33H35N5O5
formula, see observation
DEF

An alkaloid derived from ergot ... used in the treatment of migraine and cluster headaches.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Ergomar (a systemic drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C33H35N5O5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
113-15-5
CAS number
C33H35N5O5
formula, see observation
CONT

L’ergotamine est un alcaloïde de l’ergot de seigle, vasoconstricteur puissant utilisé en association avec la caféine dans le traitement de la crise de migraine. Ses principaux effets indésirables sont ceux liés à la vasoconstriction (spasme artériel, infarctus, ischémie ...) et exceptionnellement à une fibrose, notamment rétropéritonéale.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom d'Ergomar (médicament à action générale).

OBS

Formule chimique : C33H35N5O5

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
113-15-5
CAS number
C33H35N5O5
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C33H35N5O5

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