Molecule Details
InChIKeyXCGSFFUVFURLIX-VFGNJEKYSA-N
Compound NameErgotamine
Canonical SMILESCN1C[C@H](C(=O)N[C@]2(C)O[C@@]3(O)[C@@H]4CCCN4C(=O)[C@H](Cc4ccccc4)N3C2=O)C=C2c3cccc4[nH]cc(c34)C[C@H]21
Clinical Status Data-mined Candidate
Targets (Human+Pathogen)17
Pfam Stratification Cross-Family
Avg pChEMBL7.88
SourceBindingDB;ChEMBL
2D Structure
2D structure
Activity Profile
DrugBank Annotations
DrugBank ID DB00696
Drug NameErgotamine
CAS Number113-15-5
Groups approved
ATC Codes N02CA02 N02CA52 N02CA72
DescriptionA vasoconstrictor found in ergot of Central Europe. It is an alpha-1 selective adrenergic agonist and is commonly used in the treatment of migraine disorders.

Categories: Adrenergic Agents Adrenergic Antagonists Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists Agents that produce hypertension Alkaloids Analgesics Analgesics, Non-Narcotic Antidepressive Agents Antimigraine Preparations Cardiovascular Agents Central Nervous System Agents Central Nervous System Depressants Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Substrates Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Inhibitors Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Inhibitors (strength unknown) Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Inhibitors (strong) Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors Cytochrome P-450 Substrates Ergot Alkaloids and Derivatives Ergotamine Derivative Ergotamines Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs Nervous System Neurotransmitter Agents P-glycoprotein inhibitors Peripheral Nervous System Agents Reproductive Control Agents Sensory System Agents Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor Agonists Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Agonists Serotonin Agents Serotonin Modulators Serotonin Receptor Agonists Sympatholytic (Adrenergic Blocking) Agents Uterotonic agents Vasoconstrictor Agents
Cross-references: BindingDB: 50027065 ChEBI: 64318 CHEMBL442 ChemSpider: 7930 Drugs Product Database (DPD): 9252 C07544 D07906 PDB: ERM PharmGKB: PA164747651 PubChem:8223 PubChem:46507632 RxCUI: 4025 Therapeutic Targets Database: DAP000141 Wikipedia: Ergotamine ZINC: ZINC000052955754
Target Activities (17)
Target Gene Organism Category Pfam pChEMBL Type Source
P08913 ADRA2A Homo sapiens Human PF00001 8.9 IC50 ChEMBL
P50406 HTR6 Homo sapiens Human PF00001 8.9 IC50 ChEMBL
P28223 HTR2A Homo sapiens Human PF00001 8.7 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P14416 DRD2 Homo sapiens Human PF00001 8.6 IC50 ChEMBL
P28222 HTR1B Homo sapiens Human PF00001 8.6 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P35462 DRD3 Homo sapiens Human PF00001 8.6 IC50 ChEMBL
P18089 ADRA2B Homo sapiens Human PF00001 8.6 IC50 ChEMBL
P41595 HTR2B Homo sapiens Human PF00001 8.5 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P28221 HTR1D Homo sapiens Human PF00001 8.5 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P18825 ADRA2C Homo sapiens Human PF00001 8.3 IC50 ChEMBL
P47898 HTR5A Homo sapiens Human PF00001 7.7 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P28335 HTR2C Homo sapiens Human PF00001 7.5 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P25100 ADRA1D Homo sapiens Human PF00001 7.5 IC50 ChEMBL
P30939 HTR1F Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.8 Ki BindingDB
P28566 HTR1E Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.2 Ki BindingDB
P21728 DRD1 Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.1 Ki ChEMBL
P08684 CYP3A4 Homo sapiens Human PF00067 6.0 IC50 ChEMBL
DrugBank Target Actions (17)
Target Gene Target Name Action Type
P08684 CYP3A4 Cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitor enzymes
P08684 CYP3A4 Cytochrome P450 3A4 substrate enzymes
P08908 HTR1A 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A agonist targets
P14416 DRD2 D(2) dopamine receptor agonist targets
P21728 DRD1 D(1) dopamine receptor agonist targets
P28221 HTR1D 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1D agonist targets
P28222 HTR1B 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B agonist targets
P28223 HTR2A 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A agonist targets
P28335 HTR2C 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C agonist targets
P30939 HTR1F 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1F agonist targets
P18825 ADRA2C Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor binder targets
P41595 HTR2B 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B binder targets
P08913 ADRA2A Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor partial agonist targets
P25100 ADRA1D Alpha-1D adrenergic receptor partial agonist targets
P35348 ADRA1A Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor partial agonist targets
P35368 ADRA1B Alpha-1B adrenergic receptor partial agonist targets
P08183 ABCB1 ATP-dependent translocase ABCB1 inhibitor transporters