Dihydroergotamine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dihydroergotamine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An ergot alkaloid used to treat migraines, believed to act upon serotonin receptors.
Meaning
(pharmacology) An ergot alkaloid used to treat migraines, believed to act upon serotonin receptors.
Example Sentences
Levadex is an new inhaled version of dihydroergotamine, a drug used intravenously to treat migraines.
Word Forms
- dihydroergotamines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mesylate, ergotamine, dihydroergocristine, dihydroergocryptine, ergometrine, nicergoline.
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