methysergide maleate

methysergide maleate
A serotonin antagonist, weakly adrenolytic, chemically related to methylergonovine; used in the prophylactic treatment of vascular headache (migraine); untoward effects are common.

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[USP] the maleate salt of methysergide, having the same actions as the base; used in the prophylaxis of vascular (e.g., migraine, cluster) headache, administered orally.

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