A mixture of three different hydrogenated derivatives of ERGOTAMINE: DIHYDROERGOCORNINE; DIHYDROERGOCRISTINE; and DIHYDROERGOCRYPTINE. Dihydroergotoxine has been proposed to be a neuroprotective agent and a nootropic agent. The mechanism of its therapeutic actions is not clear, but it can act as an alpha-adrenergic antagonist and a dopamine agonist. The methanesulfonate salts of this mixture of alkaloids are called ERGOLOID MESYLATES.
Also Known As:
Hydrogenated Ergot Alkaloids; Dihydroergotoxin; Alkaloids, Hydrogenated Ergot; Co-Dergocrine; Ergot Alkaloids, Hydrogenated; Ergotoxine, dihydro-