ergotamine

IPA: ˈɝgʌtʌmin

(organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology) An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.

Examples of "ergotamine" in Sentences

The mechanism of action of ergotamine is complex.
I noticed the structure for Ergotamine is slightly incorrect.
See triptans. isometheptene and ergotamine and look at the structure.
Should the use of ergotamine in migraines be mentioned in the article
Ergotamine also has effects on the dopamine and norepinephrine receptors.
Medications, such as beta blockers and ergotamine, may also be responsible.
Oral ergotamine tablet absorption is reliable unless the patient is nauseated.
Authorities found less than six ounces of ergotamine tartrate during the arrest.