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 D03.549.439.689
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| Concept/Terms |
Methysergide- Methysergide
- Methylmethylergonovine
- Dimethylergometrin
Sansert- Sansert
- Novartis Brand of Methysergide Maleate
- Desril
- Alliance Brand of Methysergide Maleate
- Deseril
- Désernil-Sandoz
- Désernil Sandoz
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| 1986 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Methysergide" by people in Profiles.
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Kompoliti K, Goetz CG, Litvan I, Jellinger K, Verny M. Pharmacological therapy in progressive supranuclear palsy. Arch Neurol. 1998 Aug; 55(8):1099-102.
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Klawans HL, Carvey PM, Tanner CM, Goetz CG. Drug-induced myoclonus. Adv Neurol. 1986; 43:251-64.
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Klawans HL, Goetz C, Bergen D. Levodopa-induced myoclonus. Arch Neurol. 1975 May; 32(5):330-4.
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Klawans HL, Goetz C, Weiner WJ. 5-Hydroxytryptophan-induced myoclonus in guinea pigs and the possible role of serotonin in infantile myoclonus. Neurology. 1973 Nov; 23(11):1234-40.