DrugLib.com — Drug Information Portal

Rx drug information, pharmaceutical research, clinical trials, news, and more

D.h.e. 45 (Dihydroergotamine Mesylate) - Summary

 
 



WARNING

Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of DIHYDROERGOTAMINE with potent CYP 3A4 inhibitors including protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics. Because CYP 3A4 inhibition elevates the serum levels of DIHYDROERGOTAMINE, the risk for vasospasm leading to cerebral ischemia and/or ischemia of the extremities is increased. Hence, concomitant use of these medications is contraindicated. (See also CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS section)

 

D.H.E. 45 SUMMARY

D.H.E. 45®
(dihydroergotamine mesylate)
Injection, USP
Rx only
Prescribing Information

D. H. E. 45 is ergotamine hydrogenated in the 9, 10 position as the mesylate salt. D.H.E. 45 (dihydroergotamine mesylate) Injection, USP is a clear, colorless solution supplied in sterile ampuls for I.V., I.M., or subcutaneous administration containing per mL:

dihydroergotamine mesylate, USP………………………………………………………1 mg

ethanol, 94% w/w………………………………………………………………………6.2% by vol.

glycerin…………………………………………………………………………………15% by wt.

water for injection, qs to………………………………………………………………..1 mL

D.H.E. 45 (dihydroergotamine mesylate) Injection, USP is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura and the acute treatment of cluster headache episodes.


See all D.h.e. 45 indications & dosage >>

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to D.h.e. 45 (Dihydroergotamine)

Assessing acute systemic effects of an inhaled drug with serial echocardiography: a placebo-controlled comparison of inhaled and intravenous dihydroergotamine. [2013]
CONCLUSION: These results indicate the effects 1 mg of orally inhaled DHE on the

Effects of a supratherapeutic dose of investigational orally inhaled dihydroergotamine (MAP0004) on QT interval: a randomized, double-blind, active- and placebo-controlled crossover study in healthy volunteers. [2012]
the QT interval as required for regulatory approval of a new product... CONCLUSIONS: A supratherapeutic dose of MAP0004 was not associated with prolonged

The PROMISE study: PROphylaxis of MIgraine with SEglor (dihydroergotamine mesilate) in French primary care. [2004]
INTRODUCTION: Seglor capsules, a unique modified-release formulation of dihydroergotamine mesilate, have long been in clinical use in France for migraine prophylaxis. The aim of the PROMISE (PROphylaxis of MIgraine with SEglor) study was to establish the efficacy and tolerability of Seglor in the prevention of migraine in a general practice setting... CONCLUSION: These results support the effectiveness of Seglor in patients with migraine-related quality-of-life impairment. The findings of the PROMISE study also suggest that patients' quality of life should be assessed systematically before initiating a preventive treatment for migraine.

Comparison of intravenous valproate versus intramuscular dihydroergotamine and metoclopramide for acute treatment of migraine headache. [2001.11]
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness and tolerability of intravenous valproate for the acute treatment of migraine headache with or without aura (International Headache Society diagnostic criteria 1.1 and 1.2) compared with intramuscular metoclopramide 10 mg followed 10 minutes later by intramuscular dihydroergotamine 1 mg. BACKGROUND: Divalproex sodium is approved for prophylaxis of migraine headache. We studied the possible effectiveness of intravenous sodium valproate for the treatment of acute migraine headache. Valproate offers a treatment option for patients with migraine who recently have used a triptan or dihydroergotamine, theoretically avoiding the risk of drug interactions or cardiovascular complications... CONCLUSIONS: Intravenous valproate is similar in effectiveness to dihydroergotamine/metoclopramide as abortive therapy for prolonged moderate-to-severe acute migraine headache. Although the results were not statistically significant (P =.3635), intravenous valproate appears to offer a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for patients with acute migraine. Relative to dihydroergotamine/metoclopramide, however, headache relief was not as likely to be sustained at 24 hours as with intravenous valproate.

Haemodynamic effects of three doses of dihydroergotamine during spinal anaesthesia. [2001.09]
We performed a randomized study comparing the haemodynamic effects of three doses of the vasopressor dihydroergotamine (DHE) (5, 10 and 15 microg x kg(-1)) in 30 ASA 1 and 2 patients, aged 53-87 yr, undergoing spinal anaesthesia. Non-invasive systolic arterial pressure (SAP), heart rate and central venous pressure (CVP) were recorded continuously for 25 min...

more studies >>

Clinical Trials Related to D.h.e. 45 (Dihydroergotamine)

Pharmacokinetics & Tolerability Study of MAP0004 Co-administered With Ketoconazole [Completed]
Compare the DHE pharmacokinetic profiles observed following administration of: 1. MAP0004 (oral inhalation DHE) 2. MAP0004 co-administered with oral Ketoconazole 3. Intravenous (IV) DHE (D. H.E. 45ฎ, the approved reference therapy) Compare the tolerability of MAP0004, IV DHE, and MAP0004 with co-administration of Ketoconazole.

Pharmacodynamic Study to Compare Acute Effects of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate (DHE) on Pulmonary Arterial Pressure [Completed]

Pharmacokinetics & Tolerability Study of MAP0004 in Smoking and Non-Smoking Adult Volunteers [Completed]
Compare the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate (DHE) delivered by oral inhalation (MAP0004) or Intravenous (IV) DHE in smokers versus non-smokers. Identify whether there are clinically significant differences in the tolerability of MAP0004 between smokers and non-smokers.

HELP-Apheresis in Diabetic Ischemic Foot Treatment (H.A.D.I.F) [Recruiting]
Diabetic foot (DF) is a common, severe and costly complication of diabetes. DF is underlied by neuropathy, atherosclerosis of distal arteries and infection, which result in tissue ulcers and necrosis. Alterations in microcirculatory function and in blood rheology may concur in causing tissue damage. In recent years there has been accumulating evidence that LDL apheresis (LA) does not only reduce cholesterol but also has a series of pleiotropic effects that improve the microcirculation, increasing peripheral tissue perfusion. HADIF is a randomized, multicentric, prospective clinical study aimed at assessing the effect of LDL apheresis treatment in association with traditional therapy for ulcers, in patients with an ischemic diabetic foot ulcer (class I and II Texas Wound Classification System)and peripheral vasculopathy not susceptible to revascularization. A total of 132 patients will be enrolled. Participants will be centrally randomized to receive traditional therapy alone (TT) or in association with LA. TT includes standard medication of ulcers, antiaggregant therapy and statins. LA will be performed with HELP system, for a total of 10 sessions in 9 weeks. The primary end-point of the study is ulcer healing; secondary endpoints include improvements of peripheral oxygenation, resolution of pain, reduction of circulating inflammatory markers, cardiovascular events during one year's follow-up. This clinical Study has been approved by local EC on 25 may 2011 (Study number 1953). TO BE NOTED: since diabetic patients in our "Diabetic-Foot UNIT" often presented foot ulcers more severe than class II Texas, a formal amendment has been submitted to EC for recruiting patients with diabetic foot ulcer of class III Texas. The amendment was already approved on 5 may 2012.

Exercise for Depression in Young People [Completed]
Exercise as an adjunct to routine treatment may be useful for helping young people recover from distressing mental health problems, but they seldom get sufficient support to help them to exercise. The reasons for this may be that services cannot agree on the benefits of exercise, and the lack of reliable evidence showing the benefits of exercise in young people who use mental health services. Compliance with prescribed exercise is generally low, but the investigators think that relatively few young people will drop out of our specially designed programme. The investigators have found that young 'healthy' people may respond better if exercise is matched to their ability. The investigators are not sure if this would work with young people with mental health difficulties, so the investigators want to test it. The investigators have also found that our enabling exercise plan, with social support and motivational coaching, helps people with depression to take part, and not to drop out. The aims of our study are to see if exercise matched to their ability, with support in taking part, helps young people recover from distressing mental health difficulties. The investigators also want to ask young people how they feel about exercise as a part of their recovery. The investigators want to see if motivational coaching can help ongoing participation in exercise, and the investigators want to follow up the young people after six months to see if they are still doing exercise. The investigators believe that this study is important because it will help young people feel better about themselves, and improve their quality of life. This is an important national public health goal and should enable young people to grow into healthy adults, and maintain their health throughout adulthood. If our study is successful, the investigators believe that it has the potential to change the way in which mental health services deliver care to young people. If the investigators can help young people feel better about themselves, and improve their general health and well being through exercise, the investigators may reduce their reliance on mental health services. Research hypotheses A tailored exercise intervention will lead to significantly improved mental health outcomes and reduced exercise attrition rates in young people with depression.

more trials >>


Page last updated: 2014-11-30

-- advertisement -- The American Red Cross
 
Home | About Us | Contact Us | Site usage policy | Privacy policy

All Rights reserved - Copyright DrugLib.com, 2006-2017