| Term Name: | dihydroergotamine mesylate |
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| Synonyms: | (10alphaH)-5'alpha-benzyl-12'-hydroxy-2'-methyl-3',6',18-trioxo-9,10-dihydroergotaman mesylate, (10alphaH)-5'alpha-benzyl-12'-hydroxy-2'-methyl-3',6',18-trioxo-9,10-dihydroergotaman methanesulfonate, 9,10-dihydroergotamine mesylate, 9,10-dihydroergotamine methanesulfonate, dihydroergotamine mesilate, dihydroergotamine methanesulfonate, dihydroergotamine monomethanesulfonate |
| Definition: | The methanesulfonic acid salt of dihydroergotamine, a semisynthetic ergot alkaloid with weaker oxytocic and vasoconstrictor properties than ergotamine. Both the mesylate and the tartrate salts are used for the treatment of migraine and orthostatic hypotension. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:59756] ( EBI ) |