Medicine details
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Name | Metherspan |
Dosage | Injection |
Generic Name | Methyl Ergometrine Maleate |
Classes | |
Diseases |
Abortion Genito-Urinary Disease Uterine Bleeding |
Company | Opsonin Pharma Limited |
Drug Package Details
Strength | 200 mcg/ml |
Storage Condition | |
Origin Country | Bangladesh |
Commercial Pack | 25 |
Price per pack | ৳ 75.25 |
Cost per pack | ৳ 66.22 |
Package unit | 1 ml amp |
Price per unit | ৳ 3.01 |
Cost per unit | ৳ 2.65 |
Discount | 0 |
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Remarks |
Methyl Ergometrine Maleate
Methyl Ergometrine Maleate belongs to the class of uterotonics. Its mechanism of action involves the stimulation of uterine smooth muscle, leading to increased tone and sustained contractions. This makes it useful in the prevention or treatment of postpartum hemorrhage.
Methyl Ergometrine Maleate is indicated for the prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony or subinvolution. It is typically administered after delivery of the baby but before delivery of the placenta.
Intramuscularly & Intravenously: 1 mL, 0.2 mg, after delivery of the anterior shoulder, after delivery of the placenta, or during the puerperium. May be repeated as required, at intervals of 2 to 4 hours.
Orally: One tablet, 0.2 mg, 3 or 4 times daily in the puerperium for a maximum of 1 week.
Common adverse reactions associated with Methyl Ergometrine Maleate may include-
- nausea
- vomiting
- headache
- increased blood pressure
- Hypertension: Methyl Ergometrine Maleate may cause a significant increase in blood pressure. Use with caution in patients with hypertension and monitor blood pressure closely during administration.
- Uterine Hypertonicity: Excessive uterine contractions may occur. Carefully monitor uterine activity and discontinue if hypertonicity persists.
- Hypersensitivity: Cases of hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported. Be prepared to manage allergic reactions promptly.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug or any of the components of the formulation.
None known.
Methyl Ergometrine Maleate is contraindicated in-
- Hypertension
- toxemia
- pregnancy