Methylergonovine (oral and injection)
Generic name: methylergonovine (oral and injection) [ meth-il-er-GON-o-veen ]
Brand name: Methergine
Dosage forms: injectable solution (0.2 mg/mL); oral tablet (0.2 mg)
Drug class:Uterotonic agents
What is methylergonovine?
Methylergonovine 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.
Methylergonovine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use methylergonovine during your pregnancy. This medication is to be used only after delivery of your baby.
Do not breast-feed within 12 hours after using methylergonovine. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use methylergonovine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
toxemia of pregnancy; or
if your baby has not yet been born.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease; or
risk factors for coronary artery disease (such as diabetes, menopause, smoking, being overweight, having high blood pressure or high cholesterol, having a family history of coronary artery disease).
You should not use methylergonovine during your pregnancy. methylergonovine is to be used only after delivery of your baby.
Do not breast-feed within 12 hours after using methylergonovine. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.
How should I use methylergonovine?
Methylergonovine 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.
Methylergonovine 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.
Methylergonovine 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.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed ...
