Methylergonovine Maleate
Methylergonovine Maleate 0.2MG
What is Methylergonovine Maleate?
Methylergonovine Maleate is a semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid used primarily for the prevention and control of postpartum hemorrhage. It functions by inducing potent and sustained contractions of the uterus, thereby reducing blood loss. This medication is administered via oral tablets or injection and should be used under strict medical supervision due to its potential side effects and contraindications.Side Effects
- Tingling of the fingers, toes, or feet
- Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
- Seizures
Warnings
- This medicine may increase your chance of heart problems or a heart attack. This is more likely if you already have heart disease, if you have diabetes or high cholesterol, or if you smoke or are overweight. Call your doctor right away if you have chest pain or discomfort; nausea or vomiting; pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck; trouble breathing; or sweating.
- Your doctor will check your progress closely while you are taking this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease (such as coronary artery disease), or blood vessel disease.
- Do not breastfeed for at least 12 hours after your last dose of this medicine.
- Your unborn baby could be harmed if you use this medicine before you go into labor. This medicine may cause contractions of the uterus and cause you to give birth early.
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What is Methylergonovine Maleate ?
Methylergonovine Maleate is a semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid used primarily for the prevention and control of postpartum hemorrhage. It functions by inducing potent and sustained contractions of the uterus, thereby reducing blood loss. This medication is administered via oral tablets or injection and should be used under strict medical supervision due to its potential side effects and contraindications.- Tingling of the fingers, toes, or feet
- Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
- Seizures
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Chest pain or discomfort, fast or uneven heartbeat, sweating, trouble breathing, or pain in the arm, back, or jaw
- Severe headache, blurred vision
- This medicine may increase your chance of heart problems or a heart attack. This is more likely if you already have heart disease, if you have diabetes or high cholesterol, or if you smoke or are overweight. Call your doctor right away if you have chest pain or discomfort; nausea or vomiting; pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck; trouble breathing; or sweating.
- Your doctor will check your progress closely while you are taking this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease (such as coronary artery disease), or blood vessel disease.
- Do not breastfeed for at least 12 hours after your last dose of this medicine.
- Your unborn baby could be harmed if you use this medicine before you go into labor. This medicine may cause contractions of the uterus and cause you to give birth early.
- Tingling of the fingers, toes, or feet
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Methylergonovine Maleate 0.2MG
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