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Descriptor
English
:
Methysergide
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Metisergida
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Metissergida
Synonyms
English
:
Dimethylergometrin
Methylmethylergonovine
Tree Number:
D03.132.327.287.689
D03.549.439.689
Definition
English
:
An ergot derivative that is a congener of
LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE
. It antagonizes the effects of
serotonin
in
blood vessels
and gastrointestinal smooth muscle, but has few of the properties of other
ergot alkaloids
.
Methysergide
is used prophylactically in migraine and other
vascular headaches
and to antagonize
serotonin
in the carcinoid
syndrome.
Pharmacological Action:
Serotonin Antagonists
Vasoconstrictor Agents
History Note
English
:
65(63); METHYSERGIDE DERIVATIVES was see under METHYSERGIDE 1975-77; was see under ERGOLINES 1969-74
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urine
Record Number:
8973
Unique Identifier:
D008784
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