Dihydroergotamine injection and Dobutrex

• 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: dobutamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dobutrex

Dobutrex stimulates heart muscle and improves blood flow by helping the heart pump better.

Dobutrex is used short-term to treat cardiac decompensation due to weakened heart muscle.

Dobutrex is usually given after other heart medicines have been tried without success.

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