Methysergide
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D008784
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D03.132.327.287.689 D03.633.400.439.689
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| Concept/Terms |
Methysergide- Methysergide
- Dimethylergometrin
- Methylmethylergonovine
Sansert- Sansert
- Deseril
- Désernil-Sandoz
- Désernil Sandoz
- Desril
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Ritzmann R, Tabakoff B. Is serotonin or are its metabolites responsible for induction of hypothermia? Experientia. 1976 Mar 15; 32(3):334-6.
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Henson PM, Cochrane CG. Immunological induction of increased vascular permeability. I. A rabbit passive cutaneous anaphylactic reaction requiring complement, platelets, and neutrophils. J Exp Med. 1969 Jan 01; 129(1):153-65.