ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
Medication
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Ergotamine
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________
Pharm-38
REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Ergot Alkaloids
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
Vasoconstriction to reduce the blood flow in
cerebral arteries that may lead to relieve of
vascular headaches
Therapeutic Use
Used to treat migraine headaches
Complications
Numbness, pain, tingling, or cold feeling of the hands or
feet
Fast, slow, or abnormal heartbeat
Medication Administration
Sub-lingual tablet
Contraindications/Precautions
Renal or liver dysfunction, sepsis, HTN, history of MI,
CAD, pregnancy
Nursing Interventions
Control environmental noise and
light
Monitor for dizziness, vertigo
Interactions
Triptans, antifungal meds, macrolide antibiotics, and
grapefruit juice
Client Education
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
Relief from migraine headaches
Store at room temperature in a
dry place
Protect from heat and light
Take at the first sign of a
migraine headache