G-ergometrine200mcg/ml

Generic:: Ergometrine Maleate
Company:: Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Dosage form:: Injection
Pack size:: 5 amps pack

৳ 19.50/unit

Pack: ৳ 19.50

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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

Ergometrine Maleate — see the full informationPharmacology, precautions, pregnancy, overdose and the rest on the generic page

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.