Medihaler Ergotamine and Metoclopramide Orally Disintegrating Tablets

• Generic Name: ergotamine
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, metered
• Other Brand Names: Ergomar

Ergotamine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids (ER-got AL-ka-loids). It works by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Ergotamine also affects blood flow patterns that are associated with certain types of headaches.

Ergotamine is used to treat a migraine type headache.

This medication will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Ergotamine should not be used to treat common tension headaches or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches.

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

• Generic Name: metoclopramide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Metozolv ODT, Reglan

• This medicine is not approved for use in children. However, the doctor may decide the benefits of taking this medicine (metoclopramide orally disintegrating tablets) outweigh the risks. If your child has been given this medicine (metoclopramide orally disintegrating tablets), ask the doctor for information about the benefits and risks. Talk with the doctor if you have questions about giving this medicine (metoclopramide orally disintegrating tablets) to your child.