Ergot Alkaloids
Categorical breakdown of terms falling inder the category of Ergot Alkaloids. Sub categories will become more specific in nature to the terms listed for Ergot Alkaloids.
Sub-Categories
Terms
Bromocriptine - A semisynthetic ergotamine alkaloid that is a dopamine D2 agonist. It suppresses prolactin secretion...
Dihydroergocornine - A 9,10alpha-dihydro derivative of ERGOTAMINE that contains isopropyl sidechains at the 2' and 5' pos...
Dihydroergocristine - A 9,10alpha-dihydro derivative of ERGOTAMINE that contains an isopropyl sidechain at the 2' position...
Dihydroergocryptine - A 9,10alpha-dihydro derivative of ERGOTAMINE that contains an isopropyl sidechain at the 2' position...
Dihydroergotamine - A 9,10alpha-dihydro derivative of ERGOTAMINE. It is used as a vasoconstrictor, specifically for the ...
Dihydroergotoxine - A mixture of three different hydrogenated derivatives of ERGOTAMINE: DIHYDROERGOCORNINE; DIHYDROERGO...
Ergolines - A series of structurally-related alkaloids that contain the ergoline backbone structure....
Ergoloid Mesylates - A mixture of the mesylates (methane sulfonates) of DIHYDROERGOCORNINE; DIHYDROERGOCRISTINE; and the ...
Ergonovine - An ergot alkaloid (ERGOT ALKALOIDS) with uterine and VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE contractile properties....
Ergot Alkaloids - Alkaloids originally isolated from the ergot fungus Claviceps purpurea (Hypocreaceae). They include ...
Ergotamine - A vasoconstrictor found in ergot of Central Europe. It is an alpha-1 selective adrenergic agonist an...
Ergotamines - A series of structurally-related alkaloids containing the ergotaman backbone structure....
Lisuride - An ergot derivative that acts as an agonist at dopamine D2 receptors (DOPAMINE AGONISTS). It may als...
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide - Semisynthetic derivative of ergot (Claviceps purpurea). It has complex effects on serotonergic syste...
Metergoline - A dopamine agonist and serotonin antagonist. It has been used similarly to BROMOCRIPTINE as a dopami...
Methylergonovine - A homolog of ERGONOVINE containing one more CH2 group. (Merck Index, 11th ed)...
Methysergide - An ergot derivative that is a congener of LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE. It antagonizes the effects of...
Nicergoline - An ergot derivative that has been used as a cerebral vasodilator and in peripheral vascular disease....
Pergolide - A long-acting dopamine agonist which has been used to treat PARKINSON DISEASE and HYPERPROLACTINEMIA...
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