Ergacap 214mg Capsule
Mercury Healthcare Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 15 capsules in 1 strip
67.40

NOTICE: unsafe with : Pregnancy

USED FOR:
Acute attack of migraine

COMPOSITION:
Ergotamine (214mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Pregnancy
CAUTION

Ergacap 214mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Ergacap 214mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Ergacap 214mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Ergacap 214mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Ergacap 214mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Ergotamine   214mg

Uses of Ergacap Capsule
Ergacap 214mg Capsule is used in acute attack of migraine and Raynaud's disease.

How to use Ergacap Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ergacap 214mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ergacap Capsule works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Ergacap 214mg Capsule works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Muscle pain.

Expert advice for Ergacap Capsule
Do not take ergotamine and consult your doctor:

If you are allergic to it or to any other content in the medicine.
If you have uncontrolled high blood pressure or suffer from heart, kidney or liver problems.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
If you are a smoker.

Ergotamine can cause drowsiness and anxiety (trembling, sweating) therefore, caution has to be taken before operating an automobile or machinery or engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Ergacap available or sold over the counter?
No. it is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

Q. Is Ergacap a controlled substance/narcotic/addictive?
No it is not a controlled substance/addictive/narcotic. However, it is available only on prescription of a doctor

Q. Is Ergacap safe?
Ergacap has numerous side-effects, some of which can be serious.

Q. Do Topamax (topiramate)/Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate)/ Maxalt (rizatritan benzoate)/Tremimet (sumatriptan and naproxen)/Zomig (zolmitriptan)/ sumariptan/amitriptyline contains ergotamine?
No, these drugs do not contain ergotamine

Q. Where does Ergacap come from?
Ergacap is obtained from a fungus Claviceps purpurea and similar fungi.

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