Which of the following medications are considered to be ergot alkaloids? Select all that apply
a. Almotriptan (Axert)
b. Eletriptan (Relert)
c. Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
d. Ergotamine (Cafergot)
e. Frovatripan (Frova)
ANS: C, D
Ergot alkaloids include DHE and Cafergot. Axert, Relert, and Frova are serotonin agonists.
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