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Methylergometrine
Latest prescription information about Methylergometrine. 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 : Methylergometrine
Pronunciation : meth il er goe noe' veen
Trade Name(s):
India- Elmet Inj, Elmet Tab, Ematrin Tab, Emergin Amp, Ergogin Inj, Ergogin Tab, Ergolin Amp, Ergolin Tab, Ergoriv Tab, G-Metrin Amp, G-Metrin Tab, Ingagen-M Inj, Lerin Amp, Lerin Film-Coated Tab, Mem Amp, Mem Tab, Memjet Amp, Memjet Tab, Mergox Amp, Mergox Tab, Metermin Inj, Metermin Tab, Methergin Amp, Methergin Tab, Methging Tab, Methin Amp, Methocin Inj, Methygin Inj, Methygin Tab, Methylergometrine Maleate Inj, Methylergometrine Maleate Tab, Mrthytden Amp, Nimeth Amp, Satergin Inj, Utergin Inj, Utergin Tab, Uterowin Inj, Uterowin Tab, Zotargine. International- Methergine. This medication is a synthetic analogue of ergonovine, prescribed for treating postpartum hemorrhage. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Prevention of postpartum hemorrhages- 200 mcg 3-4 times/day in the puerperium for 2-7 days. IV/IM- Prevention and treatment of postpartum and postabortal hemorrhage- 200 mcg, may repeat 2-4 hourly. Max: 5 doses. Use IV route for emergency only. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth and 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 high blood pressure or blood vessel, heart, kidney or liver diseases. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common- High/low blood pressure, epilepsy and headache. Central Nervous System- Dizziness, hallucinations and ringing in the ear. Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, foul taste and diarrhea. Heart- Chest pain, palpitations and slow heart rate. Respiratory- Nasal congestion and difficulty in breathing. Potentially Fatal- Shock. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Intramuscular: Store under refrigeration (2-8°C). Protect from light. Oral: Store it at controlled room temperature (25°C). |
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