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

Warnings

Kidney High Risk

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

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.

Driving Use With Care

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

Liver High Risk

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

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.

Written by , MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).