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Mésilate de dihydroergotamine (dihydroergotamine)

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The official US FDA label for dihydroergotamine (published as DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE), effective September 3, 2026, describes products sold in the United States. The medicine sold in DR Congo may differ in strength, form or approved uses: ask a pharmacist or a doctor.

Official US FDA label for dihydroergotamine

Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. The full label on DailyMed.

Boxed warning

WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH STRONG CYP3A4 INHIBITORS Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Because CYP3A4 inhibition elevates the serum levels of dihydroergotamine, the risk for vasospasm leading to cerebral ischemia and/or ischemia of the extremities is increased. Hence, concomitant use of TRUDHESA with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , and Drug Interactions (7.1) ]. WARNING: PERIPHERAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING COADMINISTRATION WITH POTENT CYP3A4 INHIBITORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Because CYP3A4 inhibition elevates the serum levels of dihydroergotamine, the risk for vasospasm leading to cerebral ischemia and/or ischemia of the extremities is increased. Hence, concomitant use of TRUDHESA with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated. ( 4 , 5.1 , 7.1 )

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TRUDHESA is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Limitations of Use TRUDHESA is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine. TRUDHESA is not indicated for the management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine. TRUDHESA is an ergotamine derivative indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: TRUDHESA is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine or for the management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine. ( 1 )

Dosage

US dosage, for products sold in the United States. For a medicine bought in DR Congo, follow its box, its leaflet or your pharmacist.

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dose of TRUDHESA is 1.45 mg (administered as one metered spray of 0.725 mg into each nostril). ( 2.1 ) The dose may be repeated, if needed, a minimum of 1 hour after the first dose. Do not use more than 2 doses within a 24-hour period or 3 doses within 7 days. ( 2.1 ) Prior to initiation, a cardiovascular evaluation is recommended. ( 2.2 ) TRUDHESA is for nasal administration only. ( 2.3 ) Assemble and prime (i.e., pumped 4 times) before use. ( 2.3 ) Use TRUDHESA immediately after priming and then discard. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Dosing Information The recommended dose of TRUDHESA is 1.45 mg administered as two metered sprays into the nose (one spray of 0.725 mg into each nostril). The dose may be repeated, if needed, a minimum of 1 hour after the first dose. Do not use more than 2 doses of TRUDHESA within a 24-hour period or 3 doses within a 7-day period. 2.2 Assessment Prior to First Dose Prior to initiation of TRUDHESA, a cardiovascular evaluation is recommended [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . For patients with risk factors predictive of coronary artery disease who are determined to have a satisfactory cardiovascular evaluation, it is strongly recommended that administration of the first dose of TRUDHESA take place in the setting of an equipped healthcare facility. 2.3 Important Administration Instructions TRUDHESA is for nasal administration only and must not be injected. TRUDHESA must be assembled prior to use (see Instructions for Use ). Use or discard TRUDHESA within 8 hours once the vial has been opened or the product has been assembled. Prime the assembled TRUDHESA before initial use by releasing 4 sprays. Use TRUDHESA immediately after priming. Discard TRUDHESA immediately after use. Open and prepare a new TRUDHESA if an additional dose is needed.

Warnings and precautions

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Myocardial Ischemia and/or Infarction, Other Cardiac Adverse Reactions, and Fatalities: In patients with risk factors, consider 1 st dose administration under medical supervision with electrocardiogram. ( 2.2 , 5.2 ) Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions and Fatalities: Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage and stroke have been reported; discontinue TRUDHESA if suspected. ( 5.3 ) Other Vasospasm Related Adverse Reactions: TRUDHESA may cause vasospasm or elevation in blood pressure. Discontinue if signs or symptoms of vasoconstriction develop. ( 5.4 , 5.5 ) Medication Overuse Headache: Detoxification may be necessary. ( 5.6 ) Preterm Labor: Advise pregnant women of the risk. ( 5.7 , 8.1 ) Fibrotic Complications: Pleural and retroperitoneal fibrosis have been reported following prolonged daily use of dihydroergotamine mesylate. Administration of TRUDHESA should not exceed the dosing guidelines or be used for chronic daily administration. ( 5.8 ) Local Irritation: If severe local irritation occurs for no other attributable reasons, suspend TRUDHESA until resolution. ( 5.9 ) 5.1 Peripheral Ischemia Following Coadministration with Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of dihydroergotamine with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, including protease inhibitors, macrolide antibiotics, and antifungals. Because CYP3A4 inhibition elevates the serum levels of dihydroergotamine, the risk for vasospasm leading to cerebral ischemia and/or ischemia of the extremities is increased. Hence, concomitant use of TRUDHESA with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7.1) ]. 5.2 Myocardial Ischemia and/or Infarction, Other Cardiac Adverse Reactions, and Fatalities The potential for adverse cardiac adverse reactions exists with TRUDHESA treatment. Serious adverse cardiac events, including some that have been fatal, have occurred following use of dihydroergotamine mesylate. These events have included acute myocardial infarction, life-threatening disturbances of cardiac rhythm (e.g., ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation), coronary artery vasospasm, and transient myocardial ischemia. Prior to initiation of TRUDHESA, a cardiovascular evaluation is recommended to determine if the patient is free of coronary artery and ischemic myocardial disease or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease. If, during the cardiovascular evaluation, the patient's medical history (including risk factors), or electrocardiographic investigation, findings are consistent with coronary artery vasospasm or myocardial ischemia, TRUDHESA should not be administered [see Contraindications (4) ]. For patients with risk factors predictive of coronary artery disease (e.g., hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoker, obesity, diabetes, strong family history of coronary artery disease, females who are surgically or physiologically postmenopausal, or males who are over 40 years of age) who are determined to have a satisfactory cardiovascular evaluation, it is strongly recommended that administration of the first dose of TRUDHESA take place in the setting of an equipped healthcare facility, unless the patient has previously received dihydroergotamine mesylate. During the interval immediately following the first use of TRUDHESA, an electrocardiogram is recommended in those patients with risk factors because ischemia can occur in the absence of clinical symptoms. 5.3 Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions and Fatalities The potential for adverse cerebrovascular adverse reactions exists with TRUDHESA treatment. Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, stroke, and other cerebrovascular events have been reported in patients treated with dihydroergotamine mesylate; and some have resulted in fatalities. In a number of cases, it appears possible that the cerebrovascular events were primary, the dihydroergotamine mesylate having been administered in the incorrect belief that the symptoms experienced were a consequence of migraine, when they were not. It should be noted that patients with migraine may be at increased risk of certain cerebrovascular events (e.g., stroke, hemorrhage, transient ischemic attack). Discontinue TRUDHESA if a cerebrovascular event is suspected. 5.4 Other Vasospasm Related Adverse Reactions TRUDHESA, like other ergot alkaloids, may cause vasospastic reactions other than coronary artery vasospasm. Myocardial, peripheral vascular, and colonic ischemia have been reported with dihydroergotamine mesylate. Dihydroergotamine mesylate associated vasospastic phenomena may also cause muscle pains, numbness, coldness, pallor, and cyanosis of the digits. In patients with compromised circulation, persistent vasospasm may result in gangrene or death. TRUDHESA should be discontinued immediately if signs or symptoms of vasoconstriction develop. Patients who experience other symptoms or signs suggestive of decreased arterial flow, such as ischemic bowel syndrome or Raynaud's syndrome, following the use of any 5-HT agonist, including TRUDHESA, should be evaluated by a healthcare provider. 5.5 Increase in Blood Pressure Significant elevation in blood pressure has been reported on rare occasions in patients with and without a history of hypertension treated with dihydroergotamine mesylate. TRUDHESA is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension [see Contraindications (4) ]. An 18% increase in mean pulmonary artery pressure was seen following dosing with another 5-HT 1 agonist in a study evaluating subjects undergoing cardiac catheterization. 5.6 Medication Overuse Headache Overuse of acute migraine drugs (e.g., ergotamines, triptans, opioids, or a combination of these drugs for 10 or more days per month) may lead to exacerbation of headache (i.e., medication overuse headache). Medication overuse headache may present as migraine-like daily headaches or as a marked increase in frequency of migraine attacks. Detoxification of patients including withdrawal of the overused drugs and treatment of withdrawal symptoms (which often includes a transient worsening of headache) may be necessary. 5.7 Preterm Labor Based on the mechanism of action of dihydroergotamine and findings from the published literature, TRUDHESA may cause preterm labor. Avoid use of TRUDHESA during pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ]. 5.8 Fibrotic Complications The potential for fibrotic complications exists with TRUDHESA treatment. There have been reports of pleural and retroperitoneal fibrosis in patients following prolonged daily use of dihydroergotamine mesylate. Rarely, prolonged daily use of other ergot alkaloid drugs has been associated with cardiac valvular fibrosis. Rare cases have also been reported in association with the use of dihydroergotamine mesylate; however, in those cases, patients also received drugs known to be associated with cardiac valvular fibrosis. Administration of TRUDHESA should not exceed the dosing guidelines and should not be used for chronic daily administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. 5.9 Local Irritation Local irritative symptoms were reported in 52% of patients treated with at least one dose of TRUDHESA in an open-labeled trial, which allowed repeated use of TRUDHESA over 6 to 12 months. The most common local irritative symptoms (at least 1% of patients) were nasopharyngitis (21%), rhinitis (19%), nasal discomfort (7%), product taste abnormal/dysgeusia (6%), sinusitis (5%), sinus discomfort (4%), olfactory test abnormal [defined based on a change in score at a prespecified threshold on the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT)] (4%), epistaxis (3%), pharyngitis (3%), nasal mucosal disorder (2%), change in smell (1%), ear discomfort (1%), and rhinorrhea (1%). If a severe local irritation event occurs for no other attributable reasons, TRUDHESA should be temporarily suspended until the event resolves. If the event does not resolve, or it recurs with re-challenge, TRUDHESA should be discontinued permanently. Administration of TRUDHESA should not exceed the dosing guidelines and should not be used for chronic daily administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. Nasal tissue in animals treated with dihydroergotamine mesylate daily showed mild mucosal irritation characterized by mucous cell and transitional cell hyperplasia and squamous cell metaplasia. Changes in rat nasal mucosa at 64 weeks were less severe than at 13 weeks. Local effects on respiratory tissue after chronic intranasal dosing in animals have not been evaluated.

Side effects

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Peripheral Ischemia Following Coadministration with Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Myocardial Ischemia and/or Infarction, Other Adverse Cardiac Events, and Fatalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions and Fatalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Other Vasospasm Related Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Increase in Blood Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Medication Overuse Headache [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Preterm Labor [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Fibrotic Complications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Local Irritation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Most common adverse reactions (greater than 1%) were rhinitis, nausea, altered sense of taste, application site reactions, dizziness, vomiting, somnolence, pharyngitis, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Impel Pharmaceuticals LLC at 1-833-878-3437 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions in Placebo-Controlled Trials with Dihydroergotamine (DHE) Mesylate Nasal Spray [see Clinical Studies (14) ] Of the 1,796 patients and subjects treated with DHE nasal spray doses 2 mg or less in U.S. and foreign clinical studies, 26 (1.4%) discontinued because of adverse events. The adverse events associated with discontinuation were, in decreasing order of frequency: rhinitis (13), dizziness (2), facial edema (2), and one patient each due to cold sweats, accidental trauma, depression, elective surgery, somnolence, allergy, vomiting, hypotension, and paraesthesia. Table 1 summarizes the incidence rates of adverse reactions reported by at least 1% of patients who received DHE nasal spray for the treatment of migraine during placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical studies and were more frequent than in those patients receiving placebo. The most commonly reported adverse reactions (greater than 1% of patients who received DHE nasal spray) were rhinitis, nausea, altered sense of taste, application site reactions, dizziness, vomiting, somnolence, pharyngitis, and diarrhea. In most instances these events were transient and self-limited and did not result in patient discontinuation from a study. Table 1 Adverse Reactions Reported by at Least 1% of the DHE Nasal Spray Treated Patients and Occurred more Frequently than in the Placebo-Group in the Migraine Placebo-Controlled Trials DHE Nasal Spray N=597 % Placebo N=631 % Respiratory System Rhinitis 26 7 Pharyngitis 3 1 Gastrointestinal System Nausea 10 4 Vomiting 4 1 Diarrhea 2 <1 Special Senses, Other Altered Sense of Taste 8 1 Application Site Application Site Reaction 6 2 Central and Peripheral Nervous System Dizziness 4 2 Somnolence 3 2 Body as a Whole, General Hot Flashes 1 <1 Asthenia 1 0 Musculoskeletal System Stiffness 1 <1 Adverse Reactions in Studies with TRUDHESA An open-label study in adults (18 to 66 years of age) was conducted to evaluate the safety and tolerability of TRUDHESA, repeated use of TRUDHESA was allowed over the course of 6 to 12 months. A total of 354 patients with migraine received at least one dose of TRUDHESA. One hundred and eighty-five patients treated on average at least two migraines per month for 6 months, and 55 patients treated on average at least two migraines per month for 12 months. Of the patients who received at least one dose of TRUDHESA, 185 (52.3%) patients experienced local irritative symptoms. Of these, the most common local irritative symptoms were nasopharyngitis, rhinitis, nasal discomfort, product taste abnormal/dysgeusia, sinusitis, sinus discomfort, olfactory test abnormal, epistaxis, pharyngitis, nasal mucosal disorder, change in smell, ear discomfort, and rhinorrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ]. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of dihydroergotamine mesylate. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: Vasospasm, paresthesia, hypertension, dizziness, anxiety, dyspnea, headache, flushing, diarrhea, rash, increased sweating, and pleural and retroperitoneal fibrosis after long-term use of dihydroergotamine. Cases of myocardial infarction and stroke have been reported following the use of dihydroergotamine mesylate [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ].

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  • ●Labels: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA (public domain). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. DailyMed.
  • ●English names of substances: RxNorm, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  • ●Marketing authorizations: register of the ACOREP, DR Congo.
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