II. Indications
IV. Dosing
- Prepare sprayer by inserting ampule and prime pump
- Use one spray each nostril
- May repeat x1 after 15 minutes (Total dose = 2mg)
- Maximum use is 2 times per week
V. Advantages
- Lasts longer than intranasal Imitrex
-
Rebound Headache less common than Imitrex
- Rebound HeadacheIncidence: 15% within 24 hours
- Less expensive than Intranasal Imitrex ($16/dose)
VI. Disadvantages
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Concepts | Pharmacologic Substance (T121) , Organic Chemical (T109) |
MSH | D004087 |
English | Dihydergot, dihydergot, migranal, Migranal (obsolete), Migranal, Dihydroergotamine Sandoz, Dihydroergotamine-Sandoz, Novartis Brand of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate, Xcel Brand 1 of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate |