Caffeine, also a cranial vasoconstrictor, is added to further enhance the vasoconstrictive effect without the necessity of increasing ergotamine dosage. 2 tablets at onset of attack, then 1 ...

Ergotamine (Ergomar®, Rosedale Therapeutics, TN, USA) is available in oral and sublingual tablet formulation and rectal suppositories. Nausea and vomiting occur in 10% of patients taking ergot ...