Metergolina
Metergolina Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Metergolina is an ergot-derived psychoactive drug that acts as a ligand for serotonin and dopamine receptors. Metergolina is an antagonist at various 5-HT receptor subtypes at a relatively low concentration and agonist at dopamine receptors. Its use has been studied in various clinical settings such as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder, prolactin hormone regulation due to its inhibitory effect on prolactin release, premenstrual dysphoric disorder in women and antianxiety treatment.
Trade Name | Metergolina |
Generic | Metergoline |
Metergoline Other Names | Metergolina, Metergoline, Metergolinum |
Type | |
Formula | C25H29N3O2 |
Weight | Average: 403.526 Monoisotopic: 403.225977186 |
Groups | Approved |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Metergolina is an ergot-derivative that acts as an antagonist at certain 5-HT receptor subtypes and as an agonist at dopamine receptors. It is often used in situations where inhibition of prolactin is desirable.
Metergolina is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Amenorrhea, Chromaffin-tissue Derived Tumors, Diarrhoea, Gastrointestinal hypermotility, Migraine, Vascular Headaches
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