Methergin

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Methylergometrine Maleate (Methylergonovine Maleate) 0.125 mg tablets with brand name Methergin 0.125 mg is a postpartum haemorrhage drug.

Uses:

Methergin 0.125 mg is an ergot alkaloid that works on the muscles of uterus. Various uses of the medicine are:

• Used to control bleeding after child birth.
• Used to strengthen the muscles of uterus and control the timings of contractions.
• Used to treat uterine problem that arise after giving birth.

 

Dosage:

Dosage of Methylergometrine Maleate (Methylergonovine Maleate) 0.125 mg tablets varies depending upon the amount of bleeding after childbirth.

• Generally 0.2 mg is given 3 to 4 times daily for 1 week (not exceeding from 1 week) after delivery.

 

Side effects:

The side effects caused due to intake of Methergin 0.125 mg are not major that they require any medical care but consult your doctor if the symptoms become severe.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Cramping in legs
• Stuffy nose
• Excessive sweating
• Headache
• Rashes on skin
• Dizziness
• Taste change
• Ringing in ears
• Shortness of breath
• Allergic reactions
• Changes in vision
• Pain in chest

 

Precautions and measure:

Although the side effects caused by Methylergometrine Maleate (Methylergonovine Maleate) 0.125 mg tablets are minor. But precautionary measures need to be taken in order to reduce any further risk.

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to alkaloid.
• Inform your doctor if you suffer from kidney, liver or heart disease as the drug may elevate the symptoms.
• The medicine may affect the foetus negatively thus should not be overdosed.
• If you have been treated with the medicine, do not breast feed for at least 12 hours as the medicine passes from milk to the baby and harm.
• The drug makes you dizzy. Do not drive or drink after the treatment as it will make you dizzier.
• The medicine should only be used after delivery as it may harm the unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you had any complications during pregnancy.
• Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or high cholesterol.

 

Benefits:

Various benefits of Methylergometrine Maleate (Methylergonovine Maleate) 0.125 mg tablets are:

• Effective in controlling excessive bleeding after delivery.
• Prevents dropping of blood pressure and shock.
• Effective in controlling uterus contraction to avoid haemorrhage and complications

 

Storage:

Storage conditions of Methergin 0.125 mg are:

• Store below 25 degree centigrade.
• Keep away from light. Store in a light resistant container.
• Keep away from the reach of children.

Discard properly if expired.