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Ergonovine/Methylergonovine (Systemic)

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Description

Ergonovine and methylergonovine belong to the group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. These medicines are usually given to stop excessive bleeding that sometimes occurs after abortion or a baby is delivered. They work by causing the muscle of the uterus to contract.

Ergonovine and methylergonovine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

These medicines are available only on prescription and are to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. They are available in the following dosage forms:

Oral

Ergonovine
- Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Methylergonovine
- Tablets (U.S.)

Parenteral

Ergonovine
- Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Methylergonovine
- Injection (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

Ergotrate ¹
Methergine ²

In Canada -

Ergotrate Maleate ¹

Other commonly used names are:

Ergometrine

Methylergometrine

Note:

For quick reference, the following medicines are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.

This information applies to the following medicines
1.	Ergonovine (er-goe-NOE-veen)§
2.	Methylergonovine (meth-ill-er-goe-NOE-veen)†
† Not commercially available in Canada
§ Generic name product may be available in Canada

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Ergonovine/Methylergonovine (Systemic)

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