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FAQs

Ergagin Injection 1 ml works by stimulating uterine muscles and increasing the uterus' contractions, thus reducing blood loss. It also increases the effects of a natural substance called prostaglandins (PGs), and increases the contraction, thereby inducing labour pain in pregnant women. As a result, these increased uterine contractions help in the child's delivery and substantially reduce excessive uterine bleeding.
If you have a previous premature delivery or a cesarian section, or cervical surgery, please inform your doctor before starting Ergagin Injection 1 ml. Also, mention a detailed medical history to your doctor to avoid any complications.
The most common side effects of Ergagin Injection 1 ml include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild headache. You might also feel increased uterine contractions for some time, but these are manageable under medical supervision.
It is suggested to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Ergagin Injection 1 ml as it can worsen the side effects of Ergagin Injection 1 ml.
It is advised to tell your doctor if you are using antifungal medicine (Fluconazole) or other medicine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products, as taking Ergagin Injection 1 ml with some medications may cause serious side effects.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is not known if alcohol affects Ergagin Injection 1 ml. Consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Ergagin Injection 1 ml is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is advised to avoid breastfeeding for at least 12 hours after taking Ergagin Injection 1 ml as this medicine may pass into breast milk and can harm a nursing baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Avoid driving and operating machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Ergagin Injection 1 ml is not known to show any interaction in liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Ergagin Injection 1 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose will be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Ergagin Injection 1 ml is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years. The safety and effectiveness of Ergagin Injection 1 ml have not been established in children.

About Ergagin Injection 1 ml

Ergagin Injection 1 ml belongs to the class of medication called 'ergot alkaloids' or 'uterotonic' primarily used to prevent and stop heavy bleeding (postpartum-third stage of labour bleeding) after childbirth or after a miscarriage in cesarean section. Besides this, it is also used to improve uterine contraction (antepartum) and produce uterine contraction during the third stage of labor (postpartum). Postpartum haemorrhage is heavy bleeding (more than normal) after the birth of the baby.

Ergagin Injection 1 ml contains a semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid 'Methylergometrine', that stimulates uterine muscles and increases the uterus' contractions, thus reducing blood loss. It also increases the effects of a natural substance called prostaglandins (PGs), increasing contractions and producing labour. As a result, these increased uterine contractions help in the child's delivery and substantially reduce excessive uterine bleeding. 

Ergagin Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. The most common side effects of Ergagin Injection 1 ml are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and mild headache in some cases. Most of these side effects of Ergagin Injection 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you ever had surgery on the uterus, cesarean, or premature labour, please inform your doctor to avoid any complications. If you have been given prostaglandins, then do not take Ergagin Injection 1 ml; if both medicines are taken together, it can increase the contractions. Ergagin Injection 1 ml should not be used for a prolonged time if the contractions do not increase or have severe pre-eclamptic toxemia (high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and swelling), blood or heart circulation problem. 

Uses of Ergagin Injection 1 ml

Postpartum haemorrhage

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Medicinal Benefits

Ergagin Injection 1 ml contains a semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid 'Methylergometrine' primarily used to stop heavy bleeding postpartum, i.e. third stage of labour bleeding after childbirth or after a miscarriage in cesarean section. Additionally, it plays a significant role in birth by increasing uterus contractions and inducing labour in pregnant women. Ergagin Injection 1 ml works by stimulating uterine muscles and expanding the uterus' contractions, thus reducing blood loss. It also increases the effects of a natural substance called prostaglandins (PGs), increases the contraction,s and hence induces labour. As a result, these increased uterine contractions help deliver the child and substantially reduce excessive uterine bleeding.

Directions for Use

Ergagin Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional under strict medical supervision. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Ergagin Injection 1 ml

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ergagin Injection 1 ml if you are allergic to Ergagin Injection 1 ml or any of its ingredients. Increasing the dose of Ergagin Injection 1 ml can be harmful if your womb already has too strong contractions, any obstructions in the pathway that might prevent the delivery or if the baby is not receiving a sufficient oxygen supply. Also, the use of Ergagin Injection 1 ml is not advisable if the baby is wrongly positioned in the birth canal, the baby’s head is too large to fit through the pelvis, the placenta lies near the neck of the womb, the placenta separates from the womb before birth, the womb is over-extended and likely to tear (in case you are carrying more than one baby). If you have been given prostaglandins, do not use Ergagin Injection 1 ml within 6 hours as both medications, if taken together, can increase the contractions. Ergagin Injection 1 ml should not be used for a prolonged time if the contractions do not increase or if you have severe pre-eclamptic toxaemia (high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and swelling) or blood or heart circulation problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MethylergometrineItraconazole
Critical
MethylergometrineKetoconazole
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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METHYLERGOMETRINE-0.2MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROSTAGLANDINS
  • DESFLURANE
  • CYCLOPROPANE
  • DOPAMINE
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • HALOTHANE
  • ONDANSETRON
  • VASOPRESSIN
  • SEVOFLURANE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Ergagin Injection 1 ml when given for induction of labor, stimulation of labor and prevention of vaginal bleeding after delivery of the baby especially after caesarean surgery. It must be administered only by the intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) route under medical supervision in a hospital setting only. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Long walks can help to relieve stress, keep your body strong, and help in easy delivery.
  • Please take a little bit of Castrol oil as it is known to stimulate prostaglandin, which ripens the cervix and get labor started.
  • Some food like dates, raspberry tea leaves are known to ripen the cervix and get labor started.
  • Acupressure also stimulates labor and helps in delivery.