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At a glance

Methyl Ergometrine Maleate — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Methyl Ergometrine Maleate is a medicine used to control bleeding from the uterus, that may occur after childbirth or an abortion. It works on the smooth muscle of the uterus and increases tone, rate, and amplitude of contractions thus reduces blood loss. Methyl Ergometrine Maleate can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, increase in blood pressure and seizure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had heart disease or you have high blood pressure. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Methyl Ergometrine Maleate is an ergot alkaloid. It works by causing sustained contractions of the smooth muscles of the uterus. This results in compression of the blood vessels which controls bleeding after delivery.

Indications

• Post-delivery bleeding

Mechanism of action

Ergometrine causes contraction of the uterine muscle. At low doses, there is an increase in frequency and amplitude of contractions while at higher doses, the basal tone of the uterus is increased. Ergometrine also causes vasoconstriction of peripheral and cerebral vessels.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral: Prophylaxis of postpartum haemorrhage Adult: 200 mcg 3-4 times daily in the puerperium for 2-7 days. Intramuscular Treatment and prophylaxis of postpartum and postabortal haemorrhage Adult: 200 mcg. May repeat every 2-4 hr. Max: 5 doses. Intravenous Treatment and prophylaxis of postpartum and postabortal haemorrhage Adult: As an emergency measure: 200 mcg by slow inj over at least 1 minute, may repeat every 2-4 hr, up to a max of 5 doses.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Methyl Ergometrine Maleate may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Methyl Ergometrine Maleate, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common: • High blood pressure • Headache • Seizure

Precautions & warnings

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Methyl Ergometrine Maleate alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Methyl Ergometrine Maleate is used for the prevention and control of post-delivery bleeding. It may also be used for the active management of the third stage of labor, to facilitate the delivery of the placenta. It should be avoided in patients, with high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Contraindications

Hypertension, eclamptic or previously hypertensive patients, heart disease, venoatrial shunts, mitral valve stenosis, obliterative vascular disease. Do not use in cases of threatened spontaneous abortion. Pregnancy.

Food interactions

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Methyl Ergometrine Maleate. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[UNSAFE] Methyl Ergometrine Maleate is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Use in lactation

[CAUTION] Methyl Ergometrine Maleate should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Methyl Ergometrine Maleate in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Methyl Ergometrine Maleate in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Lower back pain post delivery. Do Hot fomentation and Apply Dynapar QPS spray Take Tab Myospas-D twice daily and Cap Nurokind-Gold twice daily and Cap Pansec-DSR once daily empty stomach for 4 days Post delivery lots of illness Kindly refer to gyanecologist Post cesarean delivery getting back pain. Do hot fomentation and apply Dynapar QPS spray and take Tab Myospas-D thrice daily and Cap Nurokind-Gold twice daily and Cap Pansec-DSR once daily empty stomach for 5 days Right side of entire stomach and vegina lip and back side of spine heavy pain. Post delivery, C-Section. Also heavy bleeding through motion Please visit an orthopedician regarding the pain. The pain could be due to a faulty spinal anaesthesia of a spinal issue. It is unrelated to the C section. For the bleeding, take plenty of fiber rich diet and lots of water. You can also take Syrup cremation 3 sf at night for a week Post 1 year of delivery my breast size has decreased There is no med to increase breast size After post delivery my left leg is so painful why Do oil massage and do muscle tone-up exercisesDrink lot of water and fluids My doctor ask me to take vit k injection. I am 35 week pregnant. Why this injection is necessary? Your blood must be showing some abnormal results regarding clotting. This injections are given to prevent excessive bleeding during delivery Hair fall post delivery. Currently im breast feeding too. Pls advice. For hairfall Use Mintop pro lotion - 5sprays to apply twice daily over dry scalp and massage with fingers Continue for 4months Wash ur fingers after application

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