Medihaler Ergotamine and Syndros

• 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: dronabinol
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Marinol, Syndros

Syndros is a man-made form of cannabis (also known as marijuana).

Syndros is used to treat loss of appetite that causes weight loss in people with AIDS.

Syndros is also used to treat severe nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. This medicine is usually given after medicines to control nausea and vomiting have been tried without success.

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