Methylergonovine Maleate

Methylergonovine Maleate

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

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, 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.

Legal Issues

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FDA Safety Alerts

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Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

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.

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

Methylergonovine Maleate Tablets, USP is a semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid used for the prevention and control of postpartum hemorrhage.

Methylergonovine Maleate Tablets, USP is available in tablets for oral ingestion containing 0.2 mg methylergonovine maleate.

Tablets

Active ingredient: Methylergonovine maleate, USP 0.2 mg

Inactive ingredients: acacia, corn starch, gelatin, lactose anhydrous, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, propylparaben, stearic acid, tartaric acid.

Chemically, methylergonovine maleate is designated as ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9, 10-didehydro-N-[1-hydroxymethyl) propyl]-6-methyl-, [8β(S)]-, (Z)-2-butenedioate (1:1) (salt). Its structural formula is:

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C20H25N3O2C4H4O4 Mol Wt:  455.51

Methylergonovine Maleate Manufacturers


  • Novel Laboratories, Inc.
    Methylergonovine Maleate Tablet [Novel Laboratories, Inc.]
  • Akorn, Inc.
    Methylergonovine Maleate Injection [Akorn, Inc.]
  • Pharmacist Pharmaceutical, Llc
    Methylergonovine Maleate Tablet [Pharmacist Pharmaceutical, Llc]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Methylergonovine Maleate Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
    Methylergonovine Maleate Tablet [Kaiser Foundation Hospitals]
  • American Health Packaging
    Methylergonovine Maleate Tablet [American Health Packaging]
  • American Regent, Inc.
    Methylergonovine Maleate Injection, Solution [American Regent, Inc.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Methylergonovine Maleate Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Pharmacist Pharmaceutical, Llc
    Methylergonovine Maleate Injection, Solution [Pharmacist Pharmaceutical, Llc]
  • Gavis Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Methylergonovine Maleate Tablet [Gavis Pharmaceuticals, Llc]

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