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Cafergot
CAFERGOT®
(ergotamine tartrate and caffeine) Tablets, USP
WARNING: Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of CAFERGOT® (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine) with potent CYP 3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. Because CYP 3A4 inhibition elevates the serum levels of CAFERGOT® (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine) , the risk for vasospasm leading to cerebral ischemia and/or ischemia of the extremities is increased. Hence, concomitant use of these medications is contraindicated (see also CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS section).
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Each tablet for oral administration contains 1 mg ergotamine tartrate, USP, and 100 mg caffeine, USP.
ERGOTAMINE TARTRATE:
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Ergotaman-3',6',18-trione, 12'-hydroxy-2'-methyl-5'-(phenyl-methyl)-,(5' α)-, [R-(R*,R*)]-2,3- dihydroxy-butanedioate (2:1) (salt).
CAFFEINE:
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1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-.
Inactive ingredients include acacia, calcium carbonate, compressible sugar, confectioner's sugar (sucrose and corn starch), magnesium stearate, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium starch glycolate, starch (potato), sucrose, synthetic iron oxide, titanium dioxide and other ingredients.
Last reviewed on RxList: 9/30/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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