Label: DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE injection, solution

  • NDC Code(s): 36000-300-01, 36000-300-10
  • Packager: Baxter Healthcare Corporation
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated July 14, 2023

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  • BOXED WARNING (What is this?)

    WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS

    Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the co-administration of dihydroergotamine with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. Because CYP3A4 inhibition elevates the serum levels of dihydroergotamine, 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 CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS).

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  • DESCRIPTION
    Dihydroergotamine mesylate is ergotamine hydrogenated in the 9, 10 position as the mesylate salt. Dihydroergotamine mesylate, USP is white to slightly yellowish powder, or off white to faintly red ...
  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    Mechanism of Action - Dihydroergotamine binds with high affinity to 5-HT1Dα and 5-HT1Dβ receptors. It also binds with high affinity to serotonin 5-HT1A, 5-HT2A, and 5-HT2C receptors, noradrenaline ...
  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    Dihydroergotamine mesylate injection is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura and the acute treatment of cluster headache episodes.
  • CONTRAINDICATIONS
    There have been a few reports of serious adverse events associated with the co-administration of dihydroergotamine and potent CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as protease inhibitors and macrolide ...
  • WARNINGS
    Dihydroergotamine mesylate injection should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine headache has been established. CYP3A4 Inhibitors (e.g., Macrolide Antibiotics and Protease ...
  • PRECAUTIONS
    General - Dihydroergotamine mesylate injection may cause coronary artery vasospasm; patients who experience signs or symptoms suggestive of angina following its administration should, therefore ...
  • ADVERSE REACTIONS
    Serious cardiac events, including some that have been fatal, have occurred following use of dihydroergotamine mesylate injection, but are extremely rare. Events reported have included coronary ...
  • DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
    Currently available data have not demonstrated drug abuse or psychological dependence with dihydroergotamine. However, cases of drug abuse and psychological dependence in patients on other forms ...
  • OVERDOSAGE
    To date, there have been no reports of acute overdosage with this drug. Due to the risk of vascular spasm, exceeding the recommended dosages of dihydroergotamine mesylate injection is to be ...
  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    Dihydroergotamine mesylate injection should be administered in a dose of 1 mL intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously. The dose can be repeated, as needed, at 1-hour intervals to a total ...
  • HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
    Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP - Available as a clear, colorless, sterile solution in single 1 mL sterile ampules containing 1 mg of dihydroergotamine mesylate per mL is available ...
  • INSTRUCTION FOR PATIENTS ON SUBCUTANEOUS SELF-INJECTION
    Information for the Patient - Dihydroergotamine mesylate injection - Before self-injecting dihydroergotamine mesylate injection by subcutaneous administration, you will need to obtain professional ...
  • PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    NDC 36000-300-01 1 mL Single-Dose Ampule - Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP - 1 mg/mL - For Intravenous, Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Use Only - Baxter - NDC 36000-300-10 - Rx ...
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