Methergin

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: Methergine? [DSC]
Brand Names: Canada: Methergine?

Uses

It is used to stop or treat bleeding that happens after a birth.
Methylergonovine lowers blood flow to the uterus and lessens bleeding.

Dosing

How to take
This drug is most often given as a shot into a muscle.
Rarely, it will be given into a vein.
It may be taken by mouth.
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

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