MERGOT Methylergometrine Maleate 125mcg Film-Coated Tablet 100's
RXDRUG-DRP-3587
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Indications/Uses
Methylergometrine maleate is used for the prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. Routine management after delivery of the placenta, postpartum atony, hemorrhage, uterine subinvolution. Used after caesarian and hemorrhage after abortion.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Tablet: Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage: 125 mcg three times a day for 3 days.
Injection: Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage: 200 mcg IM repeated if necessary at intervals of 2-4 hours. In emergency 200 mcg slow IV injection over at least 60 second.
Injection: Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage: 200 mcg IM repeated if necessary at intervals of 2-4 hours. In emergency 200 mcg slow IV injection over at least 60 second.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Induction of labor or 1st stage of labor. Patients w/ eclampsia.
Special Precautions
Methylergometrine maleate should not be used for the induction of labor or during the first stage of labor. Its use should also be avoided in patients with eclampsia.
Adverse Reactions
Adverse effects include nausea and vomiting. Hypertension also occurs after intravenous administration.
Storage
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Action
Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics: Methylergometrine maleate is reportedly to be rapidly absorbed after administration by mouth and intramuscular injection. Elimination is rapid and appears to be by hepatic and renal routes. The absorption and fate of Methylergometrine maleate had been studied following oral administration in healthy subjects and in postpartum women. Small amounts of Methylergometrine have been detected in breast milk.
MedsGo Class
Drugs Acting on the Uterus
Features
Brand
Mergot
Full Details
Dosage Strength
125 mcg
Drug Ingredients
- Methylergometrine Maleate
Drug Packaging
Film-Coated Tablet 100's
Generic Name
Methylergometrine Maleate
Dosage Form
Film-Coated Tablet
Registration Number
DRP-3587
Drug Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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