Dihydroergotamine Mesylate and Isopto Carpine Ophthalmic Solution

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

Acute treatment of migraine attacks (with or without aura) or cluster headaches.

One of several preferred initial therapies in moderate to severe migraines or mild to moderate migraines that respond poorly to NSAIAs.

IV treatment of intractable migraines (e.g., status migrainosus); usually used in combination with IV antiemetic.

Not recommended for management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine or for prophylaxis or chronic daily management of migraine.

Used in combination with low-dose heparin therapy for prevention of postoperative DVT and pulmonary embolism; generally has been replaced by other more effective therapies (e.g., low molecular weight heparin alone, warfarin).

• Generic Name: pilocarpine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Isopto Carpine, Pilocar, Pilopine-HS, Pilostat, Adsorbocarpine, Pilagan with C Cap, Ocu-Carpine, Ocusert, Piloptic-1/2, Piloptic-1, Akarpine, Piloptic-2, Piloptic-3, Piloptic-4, Piloptic-6

• It is used to treat glaucoma.
• It is used to lower high eye pressure.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.