Dihydroergotamine and Indacaterol Maleate

• 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.

• Generic Name: indacaterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Arcapta Neohaler

Long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction associated with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

Not indicated for treatment of acute deterioration of COPD or relief of acute symptoms (i.e., as rescue therapy for treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm). (See Deterioration of Disease and Acute Episodes under Cautions.)

Not indicated for treatment of asthma; safety and efficacy in asthma not established.