Methergine tablet 0.125 mg 500?s Allschoolabs -

Description

Methergine tablet 0.125 mg 500?s works by increasing the rate and strength of contractions and the stiffness of the uterus muscles.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Methergine tablet 0.125 mg 500?s

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 rare

Difficulty in breathing rare

Uses of Methergine tablet 0.125 mg 500?s
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 Methergine tablet 0.125 mg 500?s 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 –
Methylergonovine MALEATE [Internet].
Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-12363/methylergonovine-oral/details
[cited 28/7/2020].

Additional Information:
How to use Methergine tablet 0.125 mg 500?s
IV: Ampoules containing discoloured solution should not be used. Administer over no less than 60 seconds.

what are the adverse effects of Methergine tablet 0.125 mg 500?s?
Hypertension, temporary chest pain, palpitation, dizziness, hallucinations, seizures, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, leg cramps, hematuria, dyspnoea, nasal congestion, tinnitus.

What happens if I miss a dose of Methergine tablet 0.125 mg 500?s?
Inj: Adults: 0.5 mL IV or 1 mL IM after delivery of placenta.
Tab: Adults: 1 tab 3 times daily for three to four days in puerperium.
Children: Not applicable.

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Methergine tablet 0.125 mg 500?s. 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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6 reviews for Methergine tablet 0.125 mg 500?s

Rated 5 out of 5

irfan
? January 19, 2020

irfan submitted 5 stars.