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Methergin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Post Delivery Bleeding.
The correct dosage of Methergin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Methergin include Headache, Abdominal Pain, Hypertension. Some other side effects of Methergin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Methergin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Methergin's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Methergin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Methergin related warnings section.
Methergin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Methergin in conditions like High Blood Pressure. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Methergin contraindications section.
Additionally, Methergin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Methergin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Methergin is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Methergin safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Methergin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Methergin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Methergin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Methergin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Methergin on the Kidneys?
Methergin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Methergin on the Liver?
Methergin 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 Methergin on the Heart?
Methergin can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
Methergin 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 Methergin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Methergin habit forming or addictive?
Methergin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Methergin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Methergin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Methergin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Methergin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Methergin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Methergin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Methergin and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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