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G Methyl Ergometrine125mcg

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Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Tablet
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At a glance

Methyl Ergometrine Maleate is a medicine used to control bleeding from the uterus that may occur after childbirth or abortion.

Indications
  • Post-delivery bleeding (Postpartum Hemorrhage)
  • Active management of the third stage of labor
  • Post-abortion bleeding
  • Excessive uterine bleeding
Dosage

Adult Dose:

  • Oral: Prophylaxis of postpartum hemorrhage: 200 mcg, 3-4 times daily for 2-7 days.
  • Intramuscular (IM): Treatment and prophylaxis of postpartum and postabortal hemorrhage: 200 mcg. May repeat every 2-4 hours as needed. Max: 5 doses.
  • Intravenous (IV): As an emergency measure: 200 mcg by slow injection over at least 1 minute. May repeat every 2-4 hours, up to a max of 5 doses.
Side effects

Common Side Effects:

  • High blood pressure
  • Headache
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Abdominal pain, diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Chest pain, palpitation
  • Seizures
Precautions & warnings
  • Caution while driving, as the drug may affect concentration and reaction ability.
  • Avoid in patients with high blood pressure, heart disease, eclampsia, or pre-eclampsia.
  • Use with caution in patients with liver, kidney, or respiratory problems.
Methyl Ergometrine Maleate — see the full informationPharmacology, precautions, pregnancy, overdose and the rest on the generic page
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