What is ergotrate used for?
What is ergotrate used for?
Ergometrine, also known as ergonovine and sold under the brand names Ergotrate, Ergostat, and Syntometrine among others, is a medication used to cause contractions of the uterus to treat heavy vaginal bleeding after childbirth. It can be used either by mouth, by injection into a muscle, or injection into a vein.
Can ergot stop bleeding?
Ergot contains chemicals that can help reduce bleeding by causing a narrowing of the blood vessels.
Is ergotamine a painkiller?
Ergotamine is an ergot alkaloid medicine that is used to treat or prevent a vascular headache (such as a migraine or cluster headache). Ergotamine is not for daily use and will not treat headache pain. Do not use ergotamine for common tension headaches.
Why is ergotamine prescribed?
Ergotamine is used to treat a migraine type headache. This medication will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks.
Is terbutaline the same as brethine?
Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing) in people with lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. Terbutaline is for use in adults and children at least 12 years old.
Ergotrate is an ergot alkaloid, prescribed for post-partum and uterine bleeding. It helps the uterus contract back and prevents bleeding after childbirth. Contraindicated in patients with vascular disease, psychosis, 1st and 2nd stage of labor, high blood pressure, during pregnancy and spontaneous abortion.
What should I do if I overdose on ergotrate?
Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. Does Ergotrate Tablet interact with other drugs you are taking? If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing , call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away.
What are ergotergonovine and methylergonovines?
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.
Do you need a prescription for erergonovine?
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:
