ergonovine

Definitions

noun An ergot alkaloid, C₁₇H₂₃N₃O₂, used in the form of its maleate, that facilitates uterine muscle contraction and is used primarily after childbirth or abortion to treat or prevent uterine bleeding.

noun an alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion

[ergo(t) + Latin nov(us), new; see newo- in Indo-European roots + –ine.]

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Especially useful is ergonovine, the N-(1( )-1-hydroxyisopropyl) amide of d-lysergic acid, which is employed commercially as an oxytocic agent.

L.S.D., R.I.P. 2006
If bleeding continues after 20 days of treatment, see a health worker It could be a serious problem. methyl ergonovine (Methergine)

Chapter 37 1997
It is the same drug as ergometrine and ergonovine.

Chapter 37 1997
Inject 0.5 mg of ergometrine in a large muscle, or give 0.2 mg of ergonovine by mouth every 6 hours for 4 to 7 days.

Chapter 11 1997
Methyl ergonovine causes contractions of the womb and its blood vessels and is used to control heavy bleeding after childbirth.

Chapter 37 1997
Change to ergonovine tablets as soon as bleeding is under control.

Chapter 31 1993
If there is no ergonovine or if heavy bleeding starts before the placenta comes out, inject oxytocin (Pitocin) instead.

Chapter 26 1993
In a case of heavy bleeding after the placenta has come out, inject one 0.2 mg. ampule (or give two 0.2 mg. tablets) of ergonovine or ergometrine maleate (Ergotrate, etc.) once every hour for 3 hours or until the bleeding is under control.

Chapter 26 1993
Pituitrin is similar to oxytocin, but more dangerous, and should never be used except in a case of emergency bleeding when oxytocin and ergonovine are not available.

Chapter 31 1993
Do not use ergonovine before the afterbirth comes out, as this may prevent it from coming out.

Chapter 31 1993