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Methocin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Post Delivery Bleeding.
The correct dosage of Methocin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Methocin are Headache, Abdominal Pain, Hypertension. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Methocin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Methocin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Methocin has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Methocin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Methocin 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 Methocin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Methocin may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Methocin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Methocin 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 Methocin safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Methocin 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 Methocin safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Methocin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Methocin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Methocin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Methocin on the Liver?
Methocin 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 Methocin on the Heart?
Effects of Methocin on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Methocin 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 Methocin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Methocin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Methocin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Methocin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Methocin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Methocin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Methocin
There is no information on the effects of taking Methocin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Methocin
Information about the interaction of Methocin 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