Dihydroergocristine mesylate

Chemical properties

White or almost white, fine crystalline powder.

The Uses of Dihydroergocristine mesylate

Alpha receptor blocking

The Uses of Dihydroergocristine mesylate

4,10-Dihydroergocristine Methanesulfonate is an nontoxic and well tolerated drug that exerts agonistic and antagonistic activity on dopaminergic and adrenergic receptors. 4,10-Dihydroergocristine Meth anesulfonate is known to exhibit protective properties to the brain against metabolic effects of ischemia by acting at a cellular level.

The Uses of Dihydroergocristine mesylate

5-HT receptor antagonist; partial agonist at adrenergic and dopaminergic receptors

What are the applications of Application

Dihydroergocristine mesylate is an ergot alkaloid serotonin receptor antagonist

Definition

ChEBI: The methanesulfonic acid salt of dihydroergocristine. It has been used as the for the symptomatic treatment of mental deterioration associated with cerebrovascular insufficiency and in peripheral vascular disease. It is also a component of ergoloid mesylat (codergocrine mesilate), a mixture of ergot alkaloid derivatives that is used as a vasodilator and has shown mild benefits in the treatment of vascular dementia.

Biological Activity

5-HT receptor antagonist; partial agonist at adrenergic and dopaminergic receptors.

Storage

Room temperature