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Cafergot oral/rectal
CafergotGeneric Name: caffeine and ergotamine (oral/rectal) (KAF een and er GOT a meen)Brand Names: Cafergot, MigergotWhat is caffeine and ergotamine?Caffeine is a stimulant that causes narrowing of blood vessels (vasoconstriction).Ergotamine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids (ER-got AL-ka-loids). It works by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Ergotamine also a...
Cafergot
CafergotGeneric name: Ergotamine tartrate, CaffeineBrand names: CafergotWhy is Cafergot prescribed?Cafergot is prescribed for the relief or prevention of vascular headaches—for example, migraine, migraine variants, or cluster headaches.Most important fact about CafergotThe excessive use of Cafergot can lead to ergot poisoning resulting in symptoms such as headac...
Cafergot
CafergotGeneric Name: headache medicine ergot-derivative-containing (Oral route, Parenteral route, Rectal route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CafergotAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletSuppositoryUses For CafergotDihydroergotamine and ergotamine belong to the group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. They are used to treat severe, throbbing headaches, such as migrai...
Cafergot Suppositories
Cafergot SuppositoriesGeneric Name: Caffeine/Ergotamine (ka-FEEN/er-GOT-a-meen)Brand Name: Examples include Cafergot and MigergotSerious and sometimes life-threatening decreases in the blood supply to the extremities (eg, hands, feet) or brain may occur if Cafergot Suppositories are taken with certain other medicines, including HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir) and macrolide antibiot...
Cafergot
Cafergot Generic Name: Caffeine/Ergotamine (ka-FEEN/er-GOT-a-meen)Brand Name: CafergotSerious and sometimes life-threatening decreases in the blood supply to the extremities (eg, hands, feet) or brain may occur if Cafergot is taken with certain other medicines, including HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir) and macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin). Do not use Cafergot if you are a...
Cafetrate
CafetrateGeneric Name: caffeine and ergotamine (oral/rectal) (KAF een and er GOT a meen)Brand Names: Cafergot, MigergotWhat is caffeine and ergotamine?Caffeine is a stimulant that causes narrowing of blood vessels (vasoconstriction).Ergotamine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids (ER-got AL-ka-loids). It works by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Ergotamine also ...
caffeine Oral, Parenteral
caffeine (Oral route, Parenteral route)KAF-eenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CafcitAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionUses For caffeineCaffeine belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It is used to help restore mental alertness when unusual tiredness or weakness or drowsiness occurs. Caffeine's use as an alertness aid should be ...
Caffeine Solution
Caffeine SolutionGeneric Name: Caffeine (cah-FEEN)Brand Name: CafcitCaffeine Solution is used for:Treating certain breathing problems in certain premature infants.Caffeine Solution is a methylxanthine. It works by stimulating the breathing center of the brain and widening certain airways in the lungs, which helps to improve breathing.Do NOT use Caffeine Solution if:you are ...
Caffeine Solution
Caffeine SolutionGeneric Name: Caffeine (cah-FEEN)Brand Name: CafcitCaffeine Solution is used for:Treating certain breathing problems in certain premature infants.Caffeine Solution is a methylxanthine. It works by stimulating the breathing center of the brain and widening certain airways in the lungs, which helps to improve breathing.Do NOT use Caffeine Solution if:you are ...
Caffeine
Caffeine Generic Name: Caffeine (cah-FEEN)Brand Name: Examples include NoDoz and VivarinCaffeine is used for:Restoring mental alertness or wakefulness if you are experiencing fatigue or drowsiness. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It works by stimulating the brain.Do NOT use Caffeine if:...
Caffeine
CaffeinePronunciation: (KAF-een)Class: AnalepticTrade Names:Caffedrine- Tablets 200 mgTrade Names:Maximum Strength NoDoz- Tablets 200 mgTrade Names:Stay Awake- Tablets 200 mgTrade Names:Vivarin- Tablets 200 mgTrade Names:Keep Alert- Tablets 200 mgTrade Names:357 HR Magnum- Tablets 200 mgTrade Names:Overtime- Tablets 200 mgTrade Names:20&ndas...
caffeine and ergotamine oral/rectal
caffeine and ergotamineGeneric Name: caffeine and ergotamine (oral/rectal) (KAF een and er GOT a meen)Brand names: Cafergot, Migergot, Wigraine, Cafetrate, Ercaf, CafatineWhat is caffeine and ergotamine?Caffeine is a stimulant that causes narrowing of blood vessels (vasoconstriction).Ergotamine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids (ER-got AL-ka-loids). It works by narrowing ...
caffeine citrate
caffeine citrateGeneric Name: caffeine citrate (oral) (KAF een SIT rate)Brand names: Cafcit, ...show all 14 brand names.No Doz, Caffedrine, Vivarin, Keep Alert, Stay Awake, Verv, Alert, Stat Awake, Stay Alert, NoDoz Maximum Strength, Wakespan, Lucidex, Pep-Back Peak PerformanceWhat is caffeine citrate?Caffeine citrate is a central nervous system stimulant. It also has effects on the lu...
Caffeine/Ergotamine Suppositories
Caffeine/Ergotamine SuppositoriesGeneric Name: Caffeine/Ergotamine (ka-FEEN/er-GOT-a-meen)Brand Name: Examples include Cafergot and MigergotSerious and sometimes life-threatening decreases in the blood supply to the extremities (eg, hands, feet) or brain may occur if Caffeine/Ergotamine Suppositories are taken with certain other medicines, including HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir...
Caffeine/Ergotamine
Caffeine/Ergotamine Generic Name: Caffeine/Ergotamine (ka-FEEN/er-GOT-a-meen)Brand Name: CafergotSerious and sometimes life-threatening decreases in the blood supply to the extremities (eg, hands, feet) or brain may occur if Caffeine/Ergotamine is taken with certain other medicines, including HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir) and macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin). Do not us...