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Methysergide MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Methysergide
Tree Number(s)
D03.132.327.287.689
D03.633.400.439.689
Unique ID
D008784
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008784
Scope Note
An ergot derivative that is a congener of LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE. It antagonizes the effects of serotonin in blood vessels and gastrointestinal smooth muscle, but has few of the properties of other ergot alkaloids. Methysergide is used prophylactically in migraine and other vascular headaches and to antagonize serotonin in the carcinoid syndrome.
Entry Term(s)
Deseril
Desril
Dimethylergometrin
Désernil-Sandoz
Methylmethylergonovine
Methysergide Dimaleate
Methysergide Maleate
Sansert
UML-491
Pharm Action
Serotonin Antagonists
Vasoconstrictor Agents
Registry Number
XZA9HY6Z98
Related Numbers
129-49-7
2U7H1466GH
361-37-5
CAS Type 1 Name
Ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9,10-didehydro-N-(1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl)-1,6-dimethyl-, (8beta(S))-
Public MeSH Note
65; METHYSERGIDE DERIVATIVES was see under METHYSERGIDE 1975-77; was see under ERGOLINES 1969-74
Online Note
use METHYSERGIDE/analogs & derivatives to search METHYSERGIDE DERIVATIVES 1975-77; use ERGOLINES 1969-74
History Note
65(63); METHYSERGIDE DERIVATIVES was see under METHYSERGIDE 1975-77; was see under ERGOLINES 1969-74
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/05/24
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