ergoloid mesylates (Hydergine)

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Introduction

Tradename: Hydergine.

Indications

Hydergine is used for the relief of signs & symptoms of idiopathic decline in mental capacity, including: mood, self- care, motivation, sociability, cognitive skills in geriatric patients. The magnitude of beneficial effects is small.

Dosage

Alzheimer's disease:

Tabs: 0.5 & 1 mg.

Liquid: 1 mg/mL.

Pharmacokinetics

Adverse effects

(infrequent, no serious reactions)

More general terms

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. AHFS 96 Drug Information, GK McEnvoy et al (ed), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD 1996, pg 919
  3. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998

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