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Ergometrine Maleate

Drugs acting on the Uterus Prescription
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Indications

Active management of the third stage of labour; treatment and prevention of postpartum haemorrhage; control of excessive uterine bleeding; and bleeding following childbirth or abortion.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Ergometrine works by making the muscle of the uterus contract. In small doses it makes contractions come more often and more strongly, while in higher doses it raises the uterus's baseline muscle tone. It also narrows blood vessels, both in the limbs and in the brain.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Category X. Animal studies, human data, or both have shown clear evidence of foetal risk or abnormality, and the risk of using this drug during pregnancy clearly outweighs any possible benefit. It should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Intramuscular use in adults: For active management of the third stage of labour, give 0.5 mg together with 5 units of oxytocin after delivery of the infant's anterior shoulder, or immediately after delivery. For treatment and prevention of postpartum haemorrhage, give 0.2 mg, which may be repeated every 2 to 4 hours as needed in severe bleeding. Intravenous use in adults: For excessive uterine bleeding, give 0.2 mg by IV injection over at least 1 minute. This may be followed by oral doses of 0.2 to 0.4 mg 2 to 4 times daily until the risk of uterine atony or haemorrhage has passed (usually 48 hours). Oral use in adults: For postpartum and post-abortion bleeding, give 0.2 to 0.4 mg 2 to 4 times daily until the risk of uterine atony and haemorrhage has passed (usually 48 hours), for a maximum duration of 1 week postpartum.

Side Effects & Interactions

Side Effects

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