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Methylergonovine (Methergine)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Ergot Alkaloid, Uterotonic
Therapeutic Effects:
Arteriolar vasoconstriction
Primary Considerations:

Only given IM. Used to treat uterine atony after delivery of the baby and placenta. The primary use is to slow postpartum bleeding/hemorrhage. Methergine is typically used if Oxytocin was...

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