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Metharmed is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Post Delivery Bleeding.
The right dosage of Metharmed depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Metharmed are Headache, Abdominal Pain, Hypertension. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Metharmed can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Metharmed are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Metharmed's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Metharmed has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Metharmed related warnings section.
Metharmed can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Metharmed in conditions like High Blood Pressure. The section on Metharmed contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Metharmed have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Metharmed, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Metharmed 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
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Is the use of Metharmed safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Metharmed for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Metharmed safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Metharmed in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Metharmed is unavailable.
What is the effect of Metharmed on the Kidneys?
Metharmed has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metharmed on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Metharmed. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Metharmed only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Metharmed on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Metharmed on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
Metharmed 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 Metharmed unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metharmed habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Metharmed is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Metharmed since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Metharmed only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metharmed cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Metharmed
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Metharmed, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metharmed
Information about the interaction of Metharmed and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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