Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. dihydroergotamine

dihydroergotamine

dihydroergotamine

n. a semisynthetic derivative of the ergot alkaloid ergotamine, used in the treatment of acute migraine headache. It is a potent vasoconstrictor due to its ability to antagonize alpha-adrenergic receptors in blood-vessel walls as well as serotonin and dopamine receptors. U.S. trade names: DHE 45; Migranal.

Related Terms

devil’s trumpet

devil’s trumpet see jimsonweed.

philosophy of science

philosophy of science the branch of philosophy devoted to t...

contiguity

contiguity n. the co-occurrence of stimuli in time or space...

medulla oblongata

medulla oblongata the most inferior (lowest), or caudal (ta...

synapse rearrangement

synapse rearrangement a refinement of synaptic connections,...

ventricular puncture

ventricular puncture a surgical procedure in which an openi...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter D

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact