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Methastar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Post Delivery Bleeding.
The right dosage of Methastar 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Methastar are Headache, Abdominal Pain, Hypertension. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Methastar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Methastar normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Methastar is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Methastar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Methastar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Methastar in conditions like High Blood Pressure. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Methastar contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Methastar have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Methastar is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Methastar 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 Methastar safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Methastar will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Methastar safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Methastar for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Methastar on the Kidneys?
Methastar rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Methastar on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Methastar. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Methastar only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Methastar on the Heart?
Methastar may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
Methastar 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 Methastar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Methastar habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Methastar.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Methastar will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Methastar only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Methastar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Methastar
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Methastar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Methastar
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Methastar.
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