Medihaler Ergotamine and Ortho Micronor

• 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: norethindrone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Aygestin, Camila, Errin, Jolivette, Nora-Be, Ortho Micronor, Deblitane, Heather, Jencycla, Nor-QD, Norlyda, Tulana, Incassia

Ortho Micronor is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and menstruation.

Ortho Micronor is used for birth control (contraception) to prevent pregnancy.

Ortho Micronor is also used to treat menstrual disorders, endometriosis, or abnormal vaginal bleeding caused by a hormone imbalance.

Not all brands of Ortho Micronor are for the same uses. Some brands are for use only as contraception. Others are for use in treating endometriosis or vaginal bleeding disorders. Avoid medication errors by using only the brand, form, and strength your doctor prescribes.

Ortho Micronor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.