Methylergonovine

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Postpartum haemorrhage / uterine subinvolution · Regimen source: FDA Methylergonovine · Dosage and Administration

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyContraindicated

  Label: contraindicated in pregnancy. FDA Methylergonovine · CONTRAINDICATIONS

  “Hypertension; toxemia; pregnancy; and hypersensitivity.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingDangerous / avoid

  Label: breastfeeding not recommended, or choose between the drug and breastfeeding. FDA Methylergonovine · Nursing Mothers

  “Mothers should not breast-feed during treatment with methylergonovine maleate and at least 12 hours after administration of the last dose.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA Methylergonovine · Pediatric Use

  “Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Methylergonovine · Geriatric Use

  “In general dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.