Metergolinum

Metergolinum Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Metergolinum is an ergot-derived psychoactive drug that acts as a ligand for serotonin and dopamine receptors. Metergolinum 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 Metergolinum
Generic Metergoline
Metergoline Other Names Metergolina, Metergoline, Metergolinum
Type
Formula C25H29N3O2
Weight Average: 403.526
Monoisotopic: 403.225977186
Groups Approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Metergolinum
Metergolinum

Uses

Metergolinum 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.

Metergolinum is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Amenorrhea, Chromaffin-tissue Derived Tumors, Diarrhoea, Gastrointestinal hypermotility, Migraine, Vascular Headaches

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