food interaction for Gotrin Injection

alcohol interaction for Gotrin Injection

pregnancy interaction for Gotrin Injection

lactation interaction for Gotrin Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gotrin 0.125mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gotrin 0.125mg Injection 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.
UNSAFE
Gotrin 0.125mg Injection 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.
CAUTION

SALT INFORMATION FOR Gotrin 0.125mg Injection

Methylergometrine(0.125mg)

Gotrin injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of post-delivery bleeding. It may also be used to control bleeding after an abortion.

How gotrin injection works

Gotrin 0.125mg Injection 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.

Common side effects of gotrin injection

High blood pressure, Headache, Seizure

SUBSTITUTES FOR Gotrin Injection

2 Substitutes
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  • Mergin 0.125mg Injection
    (1 ml Injection in vial)
    Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 19.90/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 20.50
    pay 38% more per ml of Injection
  • Ergagin 0.125mg Injection
    (1 ml Injection in vial)
    Mercury Laboratories Ltd
    Rs. 14.70/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 15.13
    pay 2% more per ml of Injection

Expert advice FOR Gotrin Injection

  • Methylergometrine 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.


Content on this page was last updated on 12 January, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)