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Methygin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Post Delivery Bleeding.
The optimal dosage of Methygin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Common side effects of Methygin include Headache, Abdominal Pain, Hypertension. Some other side effects of Methygin have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Methygin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Methygin's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Methygin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Methygin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. High Blood Pressure are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Methygin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Methygin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Methygin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Methygin 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 Methygin safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Methygin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Methygin safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Methygin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Methygin on the Kidneys?
Methygin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Methygin on the Liver?
Methygin 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 Methygin on the Heart?
Effects of Methygin on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Methygin 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 Methygin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Methygin habit forming or addictive?
Methygin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Methygin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Methygin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Methygin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Methygin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Methygin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Methygin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Methygin with alcohol will be.
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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
