Methylergometrine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Methylergometrine?

What is methylergometrine for?

Methylergometrine or methylergometrine is a drug with a function to treat bleeding after childbirth (postpartum hemorrhage). The way it works is by increasing uterine contractions.

Methylergometrine dosages and side effects are detailed below.

How do you use methylergometrine?

This medicine is available as a tablet for consumption and as a solution that has to be injected by medical personnel into a vein.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or gets worse or if you have new symptoms. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.

Follow the medication rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. Always read the instructions for using drugs before using this medicine.

Do not use this medication for more than the recommended dose, for less, for longer than recommended. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store this drug?

Methylergometrine is best stored at room temperature and kept away from direct light and damp areas. Do not store in the bathroom and do not freeze.

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush Methylergometrine down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of your medicine.

Methylergometrine dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of methylergometrine for adults?

The following are the recommended dosages for adults:

To prevent bleeding after childbirth

• Oral: 200 mcg 3-4 times daily during the puerperium for 2-7 days.
• Intramuscular: 200 mcg. Can be repeated every 2-4 hours. Max: 5 doses.
• Intravenous: as an emergency measure, 200 mcg by injection slowly for at least 1 minute, can be repeated every 2-4 hours, up to a maximum of 5 doses.

What is the dosage of methylergometrine for children?

The dosage for children has not been determined. Consult your doctor for more information.

In what dosage is this drug available?

Solution, injection: 0.2 mg / mL.

Methylergometrine side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to methylergometrine?

As with other drug use, use of methylergometrine can cause some side effects. Most of the following side effects are rare and do not require additional treatment.

However, it is important that you consult your doctor if you have any problems after taking this medicine.

According to Drugs.com, side effects of methylertgometrin include:

• Headache
• Dizzy
• Hallucinations
• Tinnitus
• Nausea
• Gag
• Bad taste
• Diarrhea
• Hypertension
• Temporary chest pain
• Palpitations
• Bradycardia
• Nasal congestion
• Dyspnoea
• Diaphoresis
• Thrombophlebitis
• Hematuria
• Water sickness
• Leg cramps
• Allergic reactions

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Methylergometrine Drug Cautions and Warnings

What should be known before using Methylergometrine?

Before deciding to use methylergometrin, you need to pay attention to several things. The following conditions must be considered:

Certain drugs and diseases

Tell your doctor about any medications you are currently using, whether prescription, non-prescription, supplements, or herbal medicines. This is because several types of drugs may interact with methylergometrine.

In addition, it is also important to inform your doctor about any diseases or other health conditions that you are currently suffering from. It is possible that this drug can trigger interactions with certain diseases or health conditions.

Allergy

Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies to methylergometrine or any of the ingredients in this medicine. In addition, get checked out if you have any other allergies, for example to certain foods, dyes, or animals.

Children

This drug has not been tested for safety in children. Before giving this drug to children, first consult a doctor.

Is Methylergometrine safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There is no adequate research on the risks of using Methylergometrine in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Methylergometrine Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with methylergometrine?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document.

Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

• azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole)
• beta-blockers (for example, propranolol)
• antibiotics
• clotrimazole
• cobicistat
• fluoxetine
• fluvoxamine
• ketolide (for example, telithromycin)
• macrolide antibiotics (eg, clarithromycin, erythromycin)
• nefazodone
• PIs (eg, indinavir, ritonavir, telaprevir)
• reverse transcriptase inhibitors (for example, delavirdine, efavirenz)
• triptans (eg sumatriptan)
• zileuton
• nevirapine
• rifamycin (eg rifampin)

Can food or alcohol interact with methylergometrine?

Certain drugs should not be used when eating certain foods because drug-food interactions can occur.

Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.

Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with this drug?

The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this medicine. tell your doctor if you have other health problems:

• Blood infection or a history of blood vessel problems (for example in the brain or heart), stroke, liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems, or high blood pressure (high blood pressure is mainly caused by pregnancy)
• Eclampsia (certain types of seizures in pregnant women)
• If you smoke, are very obese, or have diabetes or high cholesterol

Methylergometrine overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Here are the symptoms of an overdose that you need to be aware of:

• nausea
• throws up
• dizzy
• lost balance
• numbness and tingling
• convulsions

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.