Ergometrine is an oxytocin medicine that has Ergotrate as a reference.
This oral and injectable medication is indicated for postpartum haemorrhages, its action directly stimulates the uterine muscle, increasing the strength and frequency of contractions. Ergometrine decreases uterine bleeding when used after elimination of the placenta.
Indications of Ergometrine
Post abortion bleeding; Postpartum haemorrhage.
Ergometrine price
The 0.2g Ergometrine box containing 12 tablets costs approximately 7 reais and the 0.2g box containing 100 ampoules costs approximately 154 reais.
Side Effects of Ergometrine
Increased blood pressure; chest pain; inflammation of the vein; ringing in the ears; allergic shock; itching; diarrhea; colic; vomiting; nausea; weakness in the legs; mental confusion; shortness of breath; sweating; dizziness.
Contraindications of ergometrine
Pregnant or lactating women; Cerebrovascular accident; unstable angina pectoris; transient ischemic attack; coronary artery disease; occlusive peripheral vascular diseases; eclampsia; severe Raynaud's phenomenon; severe hypertension; recent myocardial infarction; pre eclampsia.
How to Use Ergometrine
Injectable Use
Adults
- Postpartum haemorrhage or post abortion (prevention and treatment): 0.2 mg intramuscularly, every 2 to 4 hours, up to a maximum of 5 doses.
- Postpartum or post-abortion bleeding (prevention and treatment) (in cases of severe uterine bleeding or other life-threatening emergencies): 0.2 mg intravenously, slowly for 1 minute.
Following the initial intramuscular or intravenous dose, continue the oral medication with 0.2 to 0.4 mg every 6 to 12 hours for 2 days. Decrease the dose if a strong uterine contraction occurs.
