Ergotamine has 25 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 18 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 2 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Almotriptan, Almotriptan Malate, Eletriptan Hydrobromide. Patients taking Ergotamine should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 25
- Contraindicated
- 18
- Major
- 2
- Moderate
- 5
Contraindicated (18)
- Ergotamine + Almotriptan— Do not use within 24 hours of each other due to risk of prolonged vasospastic reactions with potentially additive vasosp…
- Ergotamine + Almotriptan Malate— Do not use almotriptan malate and ergotamine within 24 hours of each other due to risk of prolonged vasospastic reaction…
- Ergotamine + Eletriptan Hydrobromide— Ergotamine-containing drugs cause prolonged vasospastic reactions. Use within 24 hours of eletriptan hydrobromide is con…
- Ergotamine + Erythromycin— Co-administration associated with acute ergot toxicity characterized by vasospasm and ischemia of extremities and other …
- Ergotamine + Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate— Coadministration associated with acute ergot toxicity characterized by vasospasm and ischemia of extremities and central…
- Ergotamine + Erythromycin Lactobionate— Co-administration associated with acute ergot toxicity characterized by vasospasm and ischemia of central nervous system…
- Ergotamine + Frovatriptan Succinate— Ergotamine-containing drugs cause prolonged vasospastic reactions that may be additive with frovatriptan. Use within 24 …
- Ergotamine + Itraconazole— Coadministration is contraindicated. Itraconazole increases plasma concentrations of ergot alkaloids, potentially increa…
- Ergotamine + Ketoconazole— Coadministration of ketoconazole with ergotamine is contraindicated.
- Ergotamine + Mifepristone— Mifepristone increases ergotamine exposure; concomitant use is contraindicated due to narrow therapeutic range.
- Ergotamine + Naratriptan— Ergotamine-containing drugs cause prolonged vasospastic reactions that may be additive with naratriptan. Use within 24 h…
- Ergotamine + Nitroglycerin— Nitroglycerin markedly decreases first-pass metabolism of ergotamine, increasing bioavailability. Ergotamine can precipi…
- Ergotamine + Rizatriptan— Ergotamine-containing drugs cause prolonged vasospastic reactions with additive effects. Use within 24 hours is contrain…
- Ergotamine + Rizatriptan Benzoate— Ergot-containing drugs cause prolonged vasospastic reactions. Use within 24 hours of rizatriptan benzoate is contraindic…
- Ergotamine + Sumatriptan— Ergotamine-containing drugs cause prolonged vasospastic reactions that may be additive with sumatriptan. Use within 24 h…
- Ergotamine + Sumatriptan Succinate— Ergotamine-containing drugs cause prolonged vasospastic reactions; additive effects contraindicate use within 24 hours o…
- Ergotamine + Sumatriptan Succinate And Naproxen Sodium— Ergot-containing drugs cause prolonged vasospastic reactions. Coadministration within 24 hours is contraindicated due to…
- Ergotamine + Zolmitriptan— Ergotamine-containing drugs cause prolonged vasospastic reactions that may be additive with zolmitriptan. Use within 24 …
Major (2)
- Ergotamine + Azithromycin— Macrolide products have been observed to cause acute ergot toxicity characterized by severe peripheral vasospasm and dys…
- Ergotamine + Nitroglycerin Tablet— Nitroglycerin increases bioavailability of ergotamine and ergotamine can precipitate angina. Avoid concomitant use or mo…
Moderate (5)
- Ergotamine + Deferasirox— Deferasirox may induce CYP3A4 resulting in decreased ergotamine concentration. Monitor for reduced effectiveness.
- Ergotamine + Methenamine, Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Monohydrate, Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene Blue, And Hyoscyamine Sulfate— Methylene blue inhibits CYP3A4/5 metabolism. Ergotamine has narrow therapeutic index; clinical relevance unknown but con…
- Ergotamine + Nitroglycerin Lingual— Nitroglycerin decreases first-pass metabolism of ergotamine, increasing bioavailability. Ergotamine may precipitate angi…
- Ergotamine + Palbociclib— Sensitive CYP3A substrate with narrow therapeutic index. Dose may need reduction when coadministered with palbociclib.
- Ergotamine + Triazolam— In vitro data of benzodiazepines suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommended.