1. Plural of ergotamine; a class of alkaloid drugs derived from ergot fungus, used primarily to treat migraine headaches and other vascular headaches.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Often used in combination with caffeine in migraine medications; Requires careful dosing due to potential side effects

Examples

• Ergotamines are effective for acute migraine relief when taken early in an attack.
• The doctor prescribed ergotamines combined with caffeine for her chronic migraines.
• Ergotamines work by constricting blood vessels in the brain.
• Patients should not exceed the recommended dose of ergotamines to avoid serious side effects.
• Ergotamines have been used in migraine treatment for decades.