Prevents bleeding from the uterus that can happen after childbirth or after an abortion.Belongs to a class of drugs called ergot alkaloids
Brand Names:
Methergine
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to methylergonovine, or to related medicines such as ergonovine or ergotamine (Cafergot®, Bellergal®). Patients who are pregnant or have toxemia should not take methylergonovine
Uses:
Tablet
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
If a dose is missed:
If you miss a dose of methylergonovine, You should not use the missed dose at all, just return to your regular dosing schedule.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines: bromocriptine (Parlodel®), or other ergot alkaloids such as Hydergine®, Sansert®, or Cafergot®.
Warnings:
Check with your doctor before taking if you have heart, kidney, or liver disease, high blood pressure, an infection, Raynaud's syndrome, or have had a stroke.
Talk with your doctor before use if you are breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
