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Ergometrine
Latest prescription information about Ergometrine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Ergometrine
Trade Name(s):
India- Ergotab Forte Cap, Ergotab Tab, Ergotaur Inj, Ergotaur Tab, Erinmet Inj, Lebergin Amp, Merzen Amp, Merzen Tab, Zotargine Tab. International- Ergometrina, Ergometrine, Ergotrate, Ergometrin Lek, Ergometrin, Ergometrina maleato Salf, Ergometrina maleato, Ergometrine Injection DBL, Ergometrine Maleate Fresenius, Ergometrine, Ergonovina Drawer, Ergonovina Larjan, Ergonovine Maleate, Ergotrate, Ermetrine, Evina, Maleat de Ergometrinã, Malergo, Metrergina, Metrina, Mitrotan, Sergotonine , Syntometrine. This medication is an ergot alkaloid, prescribed for post-partum and uterine bleeding. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: Oral- 0.2-0.4 mg 2-4 times/day. Max duration: 1 week postpartum. IV- Excessive uterine bleeding- 200 mcg over at least 1 min, followed by oral doses of 200-400 mcg 2-4 times/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of breech and abnormal fetal presentation, high blood pressure, chronic anemia, heart, liver, kidney, respiratory impairment, breastfeeding and decreased calcium in blood. * Monitor blood pressure, pulse and uterine response while taking this medication. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Central Nervous System- Headache and dizziness. Heart- Chest pain, palpitation, high blood pressure, shock and abnormal heart rhythm. ENT- Ringing in the ear. Skin- Rashes. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Injection: Store it in refrigerator (2-8°C), Oral: Store it at controlled room temperature (25°C). |
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