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Ergagin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Post Delivery Bleeding.
The right dosage of Ergagin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Ergagin also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Abdominal Pain, Hypertension. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ergagin as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Ergagin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Ergagin's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Ergagin related warnings talks about Ergagin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ergagin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like High Blood Pressure as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ergagin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Ergagin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Ergagin is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Ergagin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Is the use of Ergagin safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Ergagin on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Ergagin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Ergagin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Ergagin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Ergagin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ergagin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ergagin on the Liver?
Ergagin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ergagin on the Heart?
Effects of Ergagin on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Ergagin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ergagin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ergagin habit forming or addictive?
Ergagin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ergagin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ergagin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ergagin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ergagin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ergagin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ergagin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ergagin with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methergine® (methylergonovine maleate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 331-332
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 837-839