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Methergine Drug Center

Pharmacy Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

Methergine (methylergonovine) is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids. It affects the smooth muscle of a woman's uterus, improving the muscle tone as well as the strength and timing of uterine contractions. It is administered in the postpartum period to help deliver the placenta and to help control bleeding and other uterine problems after childbirth. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, leg cramps, or dizziness. Other side effects can also occur. Methergine can be given in tablet form, as an intramuscular injection, or intravenously.

Methylergonovine may pass into breast milk in small amounts and could affect a nursing baby. In some cases this drug may be used for up to 1 week after a baby is born. It is important to discuss with your doctor about whether you should breast-feed during that time.

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Methergine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

For routine management after delivery of the placenta; postpartum atony and hemorrhage; subinvolution. Under full obstetric supervision, it may be given in the second stage of labor following delivery of the anterior shoulder.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Methergine Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision);
  • seizure (convulsions);
  • feeling light-headed, fainting;
  • pounding heartbeat;
  • chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; or
  • hallucinations.

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Methergine Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used after childbirth to help stop bleeding from the uterus. Methylergonovine belongs to a class of drugs known as ergot alkaloids. It works by increasing the rate and strength of contractions and the stiffness of the uterus muscles. These effects help to decrease bleeding.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually 3 to 4 times daily for up to 1 week after delivery or as directed by your doctor.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Use this medication regularly to...

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© Methergine Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and Methergine Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.

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