Smoothing third partum after delivery of the head or anterior shoulder of fetus, post-partum uterine hemorrhage, post-abortion (including hemorrhage on caesarean op) & after placental release. Atonic uterus, subinvolution at puerperal uterus & lochiometra.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Uterine involution 1 tab 3 times daily for 3-4 days. Control of uterine bleeding in emergency state 0.2 mg IV. Subinvolution, puerperium & lochiometral bleeding 1-2 tab 3 times daily or 0.5-1 mL IM. Caesarean section 1 mL IM or 0.5-1 mL IV following baby delivery.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. 1st & 2nd stage of labor before crowning of the head, toxemia, HTN. Lactation.
Special Precautions
HTN, sepsis, vascular stricture; heart or kidney impairment. If inverse, methylergometrine is not allowed until the birth over. If twins, then wait until the last baby birth is over.
G02AB01 - methylergometrine ; Belongs to the class of ergot alkaloids. Used to induce abortion or augment labour and to minimize blood loss from the placental site.
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