G-ergometrine125mcg
Rx- Generic:
- Ergometrine Maleate
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
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At a glance
Ergometrine Maleate is a uterine contracting medication used to control postpartum and post-abortion bleeding.
Indications
- Postpartum Haemorrhage: Prevention and treatment of excessive bleeding after delivery.
- Post-abortion Bleeding: Control of bleeding after abortion.
- 3rd Stage of Labour: Aids in placental separation and expulsion.
- Uterine Bleeding: Control of excessive uterine bleeding.
Dosage
Adult Dose:
- Postpartum Hemorrhage (Oral): 0.2-0.4 mg PO q6-12hr for 48 hr or until danger of uterine atony has passed; max 1 week.
- Postpartum Hemorrhage (Parenteral): 0.2 mg IM; may repeat in 2-4hr; not to exceed 5 doses total.
- Emergency IV: 0.2 mg IV over >1 minute; only in emergency (due to risk of HTN & CVA).
- 3rd Stage of Labour: 0.5 mg with 5 units oxytocin IM (after delivery of anterior shoulder).
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tinnitus
- Chest pain
- Palpitation
- Bradycardia
- Transient hypertension
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Dyspnoea
- Rash (sometimes)
- Shock
Potentially Fatal: MI, Pulmonary oedema.
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Breech and abnormal foetal presentation
- Hypertension
- Chronic anaemia
- Hepatic, renal, respiratory or cardiac impairment
- Toxemia
- Lactation
- Hypocalcaemia
- Monitor BP, pulse and uterine response
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.