Caffeine+Ergotamine

Information About Caffeine+Ergotamine

Uses of Caffeine+Ergotamine

Caffeine+ergotamine can be used to treat headaches and migraine attacks.

How Caffeine+Ergotamine Works

It works by constricting the blood vessels and reducing migraine attacks.

Side Effects of Caffeine+Ergotamine

Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness

Authorship

Written By

Dr Sri Viknarajan

MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Caffeine+Ergotamine Related Warnings

Alcohol Safe

There is no known interaction between Caffeine+Ergotamine with alcohol.

Pregnancy Not Safe - High Risk

Caffeine+Ergotamine is unsafe to use during pregnancy. Both animal and human studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus. This medicine is strictly prohibited in pregnancy. Use of Caffeine+Ergotamine should be started only after pregnancy has been excluded.

Lactation Not Advisable

Caffeine+Ergotamine is shown to be excreted in breast milk. It is not advisable for women to breastfeed while consuming Caffeine+Ergotamine because of its potential adverse drug effects on infants.

Driving Use With Care

Caffeine+Ergotamine may cause side effects such as sedation which could affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney High Risk

Caffeine+Ergotamine is contraindicated in patients with renal impairment. Please consult your doctor.

Liver High Risk

Caffeine+Ergotamine is contraindicated in patients with hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor.