COMMON & BRAND NAMES

Hydergine; Gerimal; Niloric

EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION

Anti-oxidant; Memory; Blood Flow; Dementia

CHEMICAL NAME

Dihydroergotoxine mesylate

DESCRIPTION

Ergoloid mesylates are ergot alkaloids which act as neuroprotective anti-oxidants. They are also said to increase blood flow to the brain and generally increase cognitive abilities though the evidence is contradictory on these points. It was approved by the FDA in 1951.