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Methergine is used in ectopic abortions to shrink down the fetus. It constricts the blood vessels and is used after childbirth to control or constrict excessive bleeding. It's not used in normal abortions.

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What are Alternative meds for methergine?

Methergine is a clean derivative of a naturally occuring medication found in fungus. Why not just take the methergine?


How will you take methergine orally?

Swallow with fluid.


Can methergine be taken with alcohol?

Methergine and alcohol should not be taken together. Methergine is a medication that is used to stop bleeding after a woman delivers a baby.


How long does it take for methergine to start working?

You added this to abortion but Methergine is not used for abortion. It's used after labor to make the uterus stop bleeding and go back to normal size and is taken during several days. See a doctor for the proper medication or surgical abortion depending on how far along you are.


What type of patient would you not give Methergine to and why?

Methergine should not be given to a patient who is breast feeding or a patient who has impaired hepatic or renal function.


Defects of methergine coated tab?

exlampsia


Are methergine and ergometrine the same?

Yes, Methergine and Ergometrine are the same medication with different brand names. They both contain the active ingredient ergonovine, which is used to prevent or control bleeding after childbirth and to help the uterus contract.


Can methergine make you have false positive pregnancy test?

No.


What is methergine?

Methergine is used to cause the uterus to contract in order to stop or lessen uterine bleeding after the birth of a baby, after an abortion, or for other reasons as your doctor sees neccessary.


Is cytotec the same as methergine?

No, Cytotec (misoprostol) and Methergine (methylergometrine) are not the same. Cytotec is a prostaglandin used to prevent stomach ulcers and induce labor, while Methergine is an ergot alkaloid used primarily to prevent or treat postpartum hemorrhage by stimulating uterine contractions. They have different mechanisms of action and uses in medical practice.


What is the recovery to abortions?

4 weeks to heal and 4-8 weeks for the hormones to go back to normal.


How many abortions take place in the United States?

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there were 820,151 legal induced abortions in the US in 2005.