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 Alpha adrenoreceptors

 5HT receptors

 Dopamine receptors

Drugs

They are ergot alkaloids and erg comes in their names

 Ergotamine

 Ergonavine

 Another member is bromocriptine

Uses

HOME (I Built two homes in this book one in ergot
alkaloids and another in Loop diuretics so you will
visit my other Home in

adverse effects of Loop diuretics)

H Hyperprolectenemia (Bromocriptine is
release inhibitor of prolactin)

Also used in Parkinsonism

O  Obstetric Bleeding  Ergotamine and Ergonavine erg
containing members are used because they causes strong
vasoconstriction so they will stop bleeding

M  ergotamine used in migraine in acute attacks and in
prophylaxis

E  expel baby out (abortion and miscarriage)  because they

produces powerful uterine contractions (Ergonavine is prototype)

Adverse effects

 Ischemic gangrene (because they produces long lasting
vasoconstriction
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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman