ergotamine
er·got·a·mine
noun \(ˌ)ər-ˈgä-tə-ˌmēn\Definition of ERGOTAMINE
: an alkaloid C33H35N5O5 derived from ergot that is used chiefly in the form of its tartrate especially in treating migraine
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First Known Use: 1921
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