Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Hydergine

Descriptions


Ergoloid mesylates belongs to the group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat some mood, behavior, or other problems that may be due to changes in the brain from Alzheimer's disease or multiple small strokes.

This medicine is different from other ergot alkaloids such as ergotamine and methysergide. It is not useful for treating migraine headache. The exact way ergoloid mesylates acts on the body is not known.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet

Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2023