Postpartum hemorrhage. Routine management after delivery of the placenta, postpartum atony, hemorrhage, uterine subinvolution; used after caesarian & hemorrhage after abortion.
TabSecondary postpartum hemorrhage 125 mcg tid for 3 days. InjPrevention & treatment of postpartum hemorrhage 200 mcg IM repeated if necessary at intervals of 2-4 hr. In emergency 200 mcg slow IV inj over at least 60 sec.
Hypersensitivity to ergot alkaloids. Before delivery of the uterine shoulder. HTN & toxemia of pregnancy. Heart disease, hepatic or renal disease & sepsis. Monitor BP when used w/ anesth & hypertensors. Avoid injecting on the nerve track area & on to the same site. Pregnancy.
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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