Classification
Compound class	Synthetic organic
Approved drug?	Yes (FDA (1962))
Withdrawn drug?	Yes

IUPAC Name

(4R,7R)-N-[(2S)-1-hydroxybutan-2-yl]-6,11-dimethyl-6,11-diazatetracyclo[7.6.1.0^{2,7}.0^{12,16}]hexadeca-1(16),2,9,12,14-pentaene-4-carboxamide

International Nonproprietary Names
INN number	INN
1000	methysergide

Synonyms

1-methylmethylergonovine | Deseril® | Sansert® | UML-491

Comments

Methysergide is an ergot alkaloid. When used, this drug is administered as methysergide maleate (PubChem CID 5281073). The use of ergot alkaloids has been discontinued or restricted due to their propensity to cause fibrosis.

Database Links
BindingDB Ligand	50031942
CAS Registry No.	361-37-5
ChEBI	CHEBI:238605
ChEMBL Ligand	CHEMBL1065
DrugBank Ligand	DB00247
GtoPdb PubChem SID	135650596
PubChem CID	9681
RCSB PDB Ligand	H8J
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