ERGOMIN 0.125mg Tablet 15s works by increasing the rate and strength of contractions and the stiffness of the uterus muscles.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for ERGOMIN 0.125mg Tablet 15s
Headache and dizziness
Stomach pain
Chest pain rare
Increase in blood pressure
Change in skin color rare
Nausea and vomiting rare
Skin rash rare
Sweating
Difficulty in breathing rare
Uses of ERGOMIN 0.125mg Tablet 15s
What is it prescribed for?
Postpartum bleeding
This medicine is used for the prevention and control of postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding).
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
Onset of action
Oral form: The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established. Parenteral form: The effect of this medicine can be observed immediately after the administration of the dose.
Duration of Effect
Oral form: The effect of this medicine lasts up to 3 hours after an oral administration. Parenteral form: The effects of this medicine last up to 3 hours after an intramuscular administration and 45 minutes after an intravenous administration.
Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported
Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
When not to use?
Hypertension
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to ERGOMIN 0.125mg Tablet 15s or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Preeclampsia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a condition called preeclampsia which is characterized by high blood pressure, presence of excess protein albumin in the urine, and swelling of hands, feet, and face.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General Warnings
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Cardiovascular diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular, or hypertension due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Tablet: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose. Injection: Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified health care professional in a clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Tablet: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Injection: Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified health care professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be instituted by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines
Ergotamine severe
Bromocriptine severe
Sumatriptan severe
Verapamil moderate
Clarithromycin severe
Ketoconazole severe
Disease interactions
moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of the kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of the liver function, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects.
General Instructions
Tablet: Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Injection: This medicine should be administered only by trained obstetrical personnel in a hospital setting with appropriate obstetrical care facilities. Detect whether the patient is allergic to this medicine before initiating the treatment.
Other details
Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
To be taken as instructed by doctor
Does not cause sleepiness
References
webmd.com –
Methylergometrine [Internet].
Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-12365/methergine-oral/details
[cited 29/7/2020].
Additional Information:
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver ERGOMIN 0.125mg Tablet 15s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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1 review for ERGOMIN 0.125mg Tablet 15s
Rated 5 out of 5
Waqas Ahmad
? June 18, 2020
Waqas Ahmad submitted 5 stars.
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