Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. For directions before use, please check the label. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Caffeine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Ergotamine works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.
Caffeine is a stimulant. It makes the condition better by blocking the function of the following natural substances: adenosine and phosphodiesterase.
Q. Is Ergotamine available or sold over the counter?
No. it is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter
Q. Is Ergotamine 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 Ergotamine safe?
Ergotamine 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 Ergotamine come from?
Ergotamine is obtained from a fungus Claviceps purpurea and similar fungi.
Q. What is Caffeine?
Caffeine which comes under the class of medications called methylxanthines is also present in tea, coffee, chocolates in conjunction with some medicines that act on the brain to improve the energy levels. Overdosage of Caffeine may cause harm.
Q. Is Caffeine alcohol?
No, Caffeine is not alcohol; it belongs to a group of medicines called methylxanthines. It acts on the brain to increase alertness and energy levels. However, it must be remembered that too much Caffeine is harmful
Q. Is Caffeine good or bad?
Caffeine is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Caffeine good for hair?
Studies had not revealed the working of Caffeine against hair growth. So consult the doctor before use.
Q. Is Caffeine addictive?
No, Caffeine is not in the list of addictive drugs. Addiction is said to occur when there is persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance; without treatment or engagement in recovery activities, addiction is progressive and can result in disability or premature death. Caffeine does not meet this definition. However, people who have taken it for long may experience "Caffeine withdrawal" symptoms like headache, anxiety, fatigue, drowsiness or depression, 12–24 hours after the last dose of Caffeine but resolves within 24–48 hours
Q. Is Caffeine good for heart?
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, and is used in combination with pain-relieving medication to ease headache, migraine pain, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat and period pains. Increased doses may have side effects like increased heart rate (tachycardia), abnormal heart beats (cardiac arrhythmias). Always consult your doctor for the recommended indications, doses and side effects, if any.