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- $Title{ergonovine}
- $Subject{Ergotrate Maleate Lilly Uterine stimulant ergonovine prevent treat
- postpartum delivery postabortion uterine bleeding contractions constrict blood
- vessels}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- ergonovine
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- ergonovine maleate (various manufacturers)
- Ergotrate Maleate (Lilly)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Uterine stimulant
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- INGREDIENT
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- ergonovine
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- DOSAGE FORM
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- Tablets (0.2 mg)
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- STORAGE
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- Ergonovine should be stored at room temperature in a tightly closed
- container.
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- USES
-
- Ergonovine is used to prevent or treat postpartum (immediately after
- delivery) or postabortion uterine bleeding. This medication is usually
- administered for only a short period of time (usually 48 hours). It acts
- directly on the uterus to cause contractions and to constrict blood vessels.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- Ergonovine tablets can be taken either on an empty stomach or with food
- or milk (as directed by your doctor). For more rapid effect, the tablet can
- also be placed under the tongue to dissolve.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, do not take the missed dose at
- all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next
- dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
-
- Minor.
-
- Diarrhea, headache, nausea, or vomiting. These side effects should
- disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
-
- Major.
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- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- chest pain, confusion, convulsions, excitement, hallucinations, hives,
- itching, numbness or coldness of the fingers or toes, ringing in the ears,
- shortness of breath, skin rash, or tingling sensations--even if these side
- effects appear or continue after you stop taking ergonovine.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Ergonovine should not interact with other medications if it is used
- according to directions.
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- WARNINGS
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- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- medications, especially to ergonovine or to any other ergot alkaloid
- (bromocriptine, ergotamine, ergoloid mesylates).
- * Before starting to take this medication, tell your doctor if you now
- have or if you have ever had hypocalcemia, heart disease, high blood pressure,
- kidney or liver disease, or peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation).
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant.
- Ergonovine can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing
- infant. It can also decrease milk production.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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