Avita Cream and Dihydroergotamine

• Generic Name: tretinoin topical
• Dosage Forms: gel, cream
• Other Brand Names: Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Refissa, Renova, Retin-A, Tretinoin Emollient Topical, Retin A Micro Gel, Retisol-A, Stie Vaa, Stie Vaa Forte, Stievaa, Vitinoin, Altinac, Tretin-X, Retin A Micro Gel Pump, Renova Pump, Retin-A Micro Microsphere Pump, Tretinoin Microsphere

Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself.

Avita (for the skin) is used to treat acne, to smooth rough facial skin, and to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and mottled skin discoloration.

Avita may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dihydroergotamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: DHE. 45, Migranal

Dihydroergotamine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids (ER-got AL-ka-loids). It works by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain and affects blood flow patterns that are associated with certain types of headaches.

Dihydroergotamine injection is used to treat a migraine or cluster headache attack. This medication will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Dihydroergotamine injection should not be used to treat common tension headaches or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches. Dihydroergotamine is not for daily use.

Dihydroergotamine injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.