Caffeine and ergotamine oral/rectal and Daypro

• Generic Name: caffeine / ergotamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cafergot, Migergot, Wigraine, Cafetrate, Ercaf, Cafatine

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 affects blood flow patterns that are associated with certain types of headaches.

Caffeine and ergotamine is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent a migraine type headache.

This medication will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Caffeine and ergotamine should not be used to treat common tension headaches or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches.

Caffeine and ergotamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: oxaprozin
• Dosage Forms: caplets
• Other Brand Names: Daypro

Daypro is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Daypro is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in adults. This medicine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 6 years old.

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