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| Pronunciation |
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 (meth
il er goe NOE
veen) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Methergine® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Ergot Derivative |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to ergonovine, methylergonovine, or any other
part of this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have any of the following conditions: High blood pressure,
induction of labor, threatened spontaneous abortion, or toxemia.
If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to prevent or treat bleeding that occurs after
delivery or after an abortion. |
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| How does it work? |
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Methylergonovine decreases blood flow to the uterus and lessens
bleeding. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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This medicine is usually given as a shot into a muscle.
Rarely, it will be given into a vein.
This medicine may be taken by mouth. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.
If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.
If you have mitral disease or diseases of the arteries, talk with
healthcare provider.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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High blood pressure.
Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in
thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require
you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how this medicine affects
you.
Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help. You may need a medicine to decrease
this side effect. Talk with healthcare provider. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same? |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Chest pain or pressure or fast heartbeat.
Severe dizziness or passing out.
Difficulty breathing.
Severe headache.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will
not store it at home. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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