Utergin 0.2mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Methylergometrine (0.2mg)
Storage	Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class	Ergolines
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class	Uterotonic and abortificient
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	667

FAQ

Utergin 0.2mg Injection Reviews

Utergin 0.2mg is a medicine used to control bleeding from the uterus, that may occur after childbirth or an abortion. It works on the smooth muscle of the uterus and increases tone, rate, and amplitude of contractions thus reduces blood loss.

Utergin 0.2mg is not for a self-administered, it is given as an injection into the veins or muscles by the doctor at hospital setting. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, increase in blood pressure and seizure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had heart disease or you have high blood pressure. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

How Utergin 0.2mg Injection Works

Utergin 0.2mg is an ergot alkaloid. It works by causing sustained contractions of the smooth muscles of the uterus. This results in compression of the blood vessels which controls bleeding after delivery.

How to Use Utergin 0.2mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Utergin 0.2mg Injection

In Post-delivery bleeding: Utergin 0.2mg helps to control excessive bleeding after giving birth. This helps to prevent severe loss of blood that can lead to dropping of blood pressure, shock and even death if not controlled in time. It helps proper contraction of the uterus and therefore prevents hemorrhage and further complications.

Uses of Utergin 0.2mg Injection

Post-delivery bleeding

Utergin 0.2mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Utergin 0.2mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Utergin 0.2mg is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Utergin 0.2mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Breast feeding ^CAUTION

Utergin 0.2mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Utergin 0.2mg. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Utergin 0.2mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Utergin 0.2mg is used for the prevention and control of post-delivery bleeding.
It may also be used for the active management of the third stage of labor, to facilitate the delivery of the placenta.
It is given intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into the muscle) by a doctor or healthcare provider in a hospital or clinic.
Its dose may be repeated as required at intervals of 2 to 4 hours.
It should be avoided in patients, with high blood pressure, and heart disease.