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Methysergide  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An ergot derivative that is a congener of LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE. It antagonizes the effects of serotonin in blood vessels and gastrointestinal smooth muscle, but has few of the properties of other ergot alkaloids. Methysergide is used prophylactically in migraine and other vascular headaches and to antagonize serotonin in the carcinoid syndrome.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 129-49-7 (Methysergide Maleate)
  • 2U7H1466GH
  • 361-37-5 (Methysergide)
  • Dimethylergometrin
  • Ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9,10-didehydro-N-(1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl)-1,6-dimethyl-, (8beta(S))-
  • Methylmethylergonovine
  • XZA9HY6Z98

In other languages

  • French

  • 129-49-7 (Methysergide Maleate)
  • 2U7H1466GH
  • 361-37-5 (Methysergide)
  • Ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9,10-didehydro-N-(1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl)-1,6-dimethyl-, (8beta(S))-
  • XZA9HY6Z98

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FC2LQBVR-M

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