Medihaler Ergotamine and Perforomist

• 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: formoterol
• Dosage Forms: inhalation solution
• Other Brand Names: Perforomist, Foradil Aerolizer>, Foradil Aerolizer

Perforomist inhalation (formoterol) is a long-acting bronchodilator. It relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Perforomist is used to control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including and chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

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