Category

• Diagnostic aid, coronary vasospasm Ergonovine
• Uterine stimulant Ergonovine; Methylergonovine

Description Drug

Ergonovine and methylergonovine belong to the group of medication known as ergot alkaloids. These medication are usually given to stop excessive bleeding that sometimes occurs after abortion or a baby is delivered. They work by causing the muscle of the uterus to contract.

Ergonovine and methylergonovine may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.

These medication are available only on prescription and are to be aplaying only by or under the supervision of your family doctor. They are available in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Ergonovine
  • Tablets - USA and Canada
• Methylergonovine
  • Tablets - USA

Parenteral
• Ergonovine
  • Injection - USA and Canada
• Methylergonovine
  • Injection - USA

Brand Names

Some commonly using brand names are:

In the USA

• Ergotrate
• Methergine

In Canada

• Ergotrate Maleate

Other commonly using names are:

Ergometrine

Methylergometrine

For quick reference, the following medication are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.