Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to dihydroergotamine
3 other medicines are given the same way (nasal) and in the same FDA class as dihydroergotamine or labeled mainly for the same use (migraine); the others include 2 serotonin-1b and serotonin-1d receptor agonists and 1 calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist (FDA labels read October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as dihydroergotamine?
Migraine lists all 27 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.
| Medicine and FDA class | Shared indication | Generic labelers (nasal) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dihydroergotamineergotamine derivative | this medicine | 5 labelers | $29.44 per mL 4 mg/mL nasal spray | Yes | No current entry |
| Sumatriptanserotonin-1b and serotonin-1d receptor agonist | Migraine | 5 labelers | $16.51 per unit 20 mg nasal spray | No | No current entry |
| Zolmitriptanserotonin-1b and serotonin-1d receptor agonist | Migraine | 2 labelers | $44.04 per unit 5 mg nasal spray | No | No current entry |
| Zavegepantcalcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist | Migraine | none listed | $189.80 per unit 10 mg nasal spray | No | No current entry |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay for each?
The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price
What next?
- Dihydroergotamine: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls
- Dihydroergotamine vs zolmitriptan
- two records side by side