Methysergide

Synonyms

Alliance Brand of Methysergide Maleate

Deseril

Desernil Sandoz

Desernil-Sandoz

Desril

Dimaleate, Methysergide

Dimethylergometrin

Ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9,10-didehydro-N-(1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl)-1,6-dimethyl-, (8beta(S))-

Maleate, Methysergide

Methylmethylergonovine

Methysergide Dimaleate

Methysergide Maleate

Novartis Brand of Methysergide Maleate

Sansert

UML 491

UML-491

UML491

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.