caffeine/ergotamine/pentobarbital (Cafergot PB)

Introduction

1 mg ergotamine + 100 mg caffeine + 30 mg pentobarbital.

Dosage

• 2 tabs PO at onset, then 1 every 30 min
• up to 6 tabs/24 hours.

Pharmacokinetics

elimination: liver

More general terms

• antimigraine combination

Components

• caffeine (NoDoz, Vivarin)
• ergotamine (Ergostat)
• pentobarbital (Nembutal)