Methergin

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Methylergometrine Maleate (Methylergonovine Maleate) 0.2 mg per ml injection with brand name Methergin 0.2 mg per ml injection is a postpartum haemorrhage drug.

Uses:

Methergin 0.2 mg per ml injection 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) 0.2 mg per ml injection 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 0.2 mg per ml injection 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) 0.2 mg per ml injection 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) 0.2 mg per ml injection 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 0.2 mg per ml injection 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.