Epicriptine

Absorption

Please refer to Ergoloid mesylate and to know more about the isomer please refer to Dihydro-alpha-ergocryptine.

Toxicity

Please refer to Ergoloid mesylate and to know more about the isomer please refer to Dihydro-alpha-ergocryptine.

The Uses of Epicriptine

(R)-9,10-Dihydro-β-ergocryptinen is a dopaminomimetic compound, a hormone-lowering effect drug, which possess a prolactin suppressant.

Indications

Please refer to Ergoloid mesylate and to know more about the isomer please refer to Dihydro-alpha-ergocryptine.

Background

Epicriptine is also known as beta-dihydroergocryptine presents a molecular formula of 9,10 alpha-dihydro-13'-epi-b-ergocryptine. Together with the alpha-dihydroergocryptine, it represents one-third of the ergoloid mesylate mixture. Epicriptine differs from the alpha form on the position of one methyl group. To know more about the mixture please visit Ergoloid mesylate

Definition

ChEBI: Epicriptine is a peptide ergot alkaloid.

Pharmacokinetics

Please refer to Ergoloid mesylate and to know more about the isomer please refer to Dihydro-alpha-ergocryptine.

Metabolism

Please refer to Ergoloid mesylate and to know more about the isomer please refer to Dihydro-alpha-ergocryptine.