Ergotamine Tartrate and SCE-A

• Generic Name: ergotamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ergomar

Prevention or abortion of vascular headaches (e.g., migraine, cluster headaches), when used alone or in fixed combination with caffeine. Should not be used for chronic daily management of vascular headaches.

Generally not preferred for terminating acute cluster headaches; onset of action is slower than that of other therapies (e.g., sumatriptan, oxygen).

Has been used for short-term (e.g., up to 3 weeks) prophylaxis of episodic cluster headaches to suppress a series of attacks and reduce duration of cluster period. Prophylactic administration at bedtime may be particularly useful in selected patients with nocturnal cluster attacks.

Ineffective in the treatment of muscle contraction headaches.

• Generic Name: conjugated estrogens topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Premarin Vaginal, Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens-A, Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens, A, Premarin Vaginal Cream

Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body.

Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens-A is a mixture of estrogen hormones used to treat the vaginal symptoms of menopause such as dryness, burning, irritation, and painful sexual intercourse.

Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens-A should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia, because this medication may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.

Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens-A may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.