Dihydroergotamine Mesylate and TussiCaps

• 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in combination with low-dose heparin therapy for prevention of postoperative DVT and pulmonary embolism; generally has been replaced by other more effective therapies (e.g., low molecular weight heparin alone, warfarin).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: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: TussiCaps, Tussionex PennKinetic, S-T Forte 2, HyTan, Novasus, Vituz

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

TussiCaps is a combination medicine used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and cough caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

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