___________ is used to relieve one kind of headache, migraine?
Correct answer: D. Ergotin
- A. Pencillin
- B. Lovastatin
- C. Cyclosporine
- D. Ergotin
Explanation
Ergotin, an ergot alkaloid preparation, has been used to constrict cranial blood vessels and relieve migraine attacks. Students may choose penicillin because it is a well-known medicine, but it is an antibiotic and has no specific role in treating migraine.
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