
This drug should not be administered I.V. routinely because of the possibility of inducing sudden hypertensive and cerebrovascular accidents. If I.V. administration is considered essential as a lifesaving measure, Methergine® (methylergonovine maleate) should be given slowly over a period of no less than 60 seconds with careful monitoring of blood pressure. Intra-arterial or periarterial injection should be strictly avoided.
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
For routine management after delivery of the placenta; postpartum atony and hemorrhage; subinvolution. Under full obstetric supervision, it may be given in the second stage of labor following delivery of the anterior shoulder.
Methergine® (methylergonovine malate) is a semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid used for the
prevention and control of postpartum hemorrhage.
Methergine Tablets are for oral ingestion containing 0.2mg of methylergonovine maleate.
Active ingredient
methylergonovine maleate, USP, 0.2mg.
Inactive Ingredients
Acacia, carnauba wax, gelatin special, D and C Red #7, FD and C Blue #1,
lactose, maleic acid, mixed parabens, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide,
starch, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, and titanium dioxide.
Its structural formula is
