Methergine oral and injection
Generic name: Methylergonovine (oral And Injection)
Brand names: Methergine
Drug class:
Uterotonic agents
Usage of Methergine oral and injection
Methergine is used just after a baby is born, to help deliver the placenta (also called the "afterbirth"). It is also used to help control bleeding and to improve muscle tone in the uterus after childbirth.
Methergine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Methergine oral and injection side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Methergine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects of Methergine may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Methergine oral and injection
You should not use Methergine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
You should not use Methergine during your pregnancy. Methergine is to be used only after delivery of your baby.
Do not breast-feed within 12 hours after using Methergine. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.
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How to use Methergine oral and injection
Methergine injection is given into a muscle or into a vein through an IV. You will receive this injection while you are in the delivery room and for a short time after your baby is born, if needed.
Methergine oral is a tablet taken by mouth 3 or 4 times daily for up to 1 week after your baby is born.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Methergine should not be used for longer than 1 week unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Warnings
You should not use Methergine during your pregnancy. This medication is to be used only after delivery of your baby.
Do not breast-feed within 12 hours after using Methergine. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.
What other drugs will affect Methergine oral and injection
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect Methergine, especially:
This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect Methergine. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
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