Ergometrine Pharmacology

Ergometrine

About Ergometrine
Ergot alkaloid,an ergoline (and lysergamide) derivative, Sympatholytic, Oxytocic.
Mechanism of Action of Ergometrine
It act on two types of receptors (5HT and alpha receptors) and stimulate them. These receptors are found in the walls of blood vessels and in the uterus (womb). When the receptors are stimulated they cause constriction of the blood vessels and contraction of the uterus. Intense contraction of the muscles of the uterus causes the blood supply of the placenta (placental bed) to shrink and it prevents the bleeding.
Pharmacokinets of Ergometrine
Absorption - Rapidly absorbed after parenteral administration
Metabolism- Metabolized in the liver
Excretion- Excreted through faeces
Onset of Action for Ergometrine
Intravenous- <1 minute
Intramuscular- 2-5 minutes
Duration of Action for Ergometrine
Intravenous- 45 minutes
Intramuscular- 3 hours or longer
Half Life of Ergometrine
N/A
Side Effects of Ergometrine
1. Headache
2. Abdominal pain
3. Confusion
4. Low blood pressure (hypotension)
5. Awareness of your heartbeat (palpitations)
6. Dizziness
7. Nausea
8. Vomiting
9. Tinnitus
10. Chest pain (angina)
11. Bradycardia
12. Dyspnoea
13. Chest pain
Contra-indications of Ergometrine
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Abdominal pain and bleeding during pregnancy
3, Blood poisoning (toxemia) in pregnancy
4. Decreased kidney function
5. Decreased liver function
6. Decreased lung function
7. Heart disease
8. High blood pressure
9. Induction of labour
10. Infection of the blood or body tissues with pus-forming or other pathogenic organisms (sepsis)
Special Precautions while taking Ergometrine
1. Calcium deficiency
2. Coronary artery disease
3. More than one baby in the uterus (multiple pregnancy)
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Contraindicated
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Ergometrine
1. Blood loss after child birth
2. Postpartum haemorrhage
Interactions for Ergometrine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Ergometrine
Adults-
Prophylaxis of postpartum haemorrhage and postabortion haemorrhage
Intramuscular-
200 micrograms intramuscularly
Intravenous-
200 micrograms may be injected intravenously. IV doses should be given slowly, over a period of at least 1 minute.
Treatment of postpartum haemorrhage and postabortion haemorrhage
Intramuscular-
200 micrograms may be injected intramuscularly.
Schedule of Ergometrine
H
Storage Requirements for Ergometrine
The ampoules are to be stored at 2-8?C and protected from light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Ergometrine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Ergometrine
Give symptomatic treatment and supportive measures

Home Delivery for Ergometrine in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for ergometrine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for ergometrine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take ergometrine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for ergometrine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for ergometrine with the pharmacy.

Ergometrine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for ergometrine might be better known than ergometrine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have ergometrine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for ergometrine.