methysergide

methysergide
noun Etymology: methyl + lysergic acid + amide Date: 1962 a serotonin antagonist C21H27N3O2 used in the form of its maleate especially in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches

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  • methysergide — /meth euh serr juyd/, n. Pharm. an ergot alkaloid derivative, C21H27N3O2, used in the prophylaxis and treatment of migraine and cluster headaches. [1960 65; METH + (l)yserg(ic) (see LYSERGIC ACID) + IDE] * * * …   Universalium

  • methysergide — noun A prescription drug used for prophylaxis of migraine headaches …   Wiktionary

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  • methysergide — methy·ser·gide …   English syllables

  • methysergide — n. a drug used to prevent severe migraine attacks and cluster headaches and to control diarrhoea associated with carcinoid syndrome. Taken by mouth, it is administered under supervision in hospital because it carries a risk of dangerous fibrotic… …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • methysergide — ˌmethəˈsərˌjīd noun ( s) Etymology: methyl + lysergic acid + amide : a serotonin antagonist C21H27N3O2 used as its maleate especially in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches …   Useful english dictionary

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