food interaction for Limitex Injection

alcohol interaction for Limitex Injection

pregnancy interaction for Limitex Injection

lactation interaction for Limitex Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Limitex 0.2mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Limitex 0.2mg 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
Limitex 0.2mg 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 Limitex 0.2mg Injection

Methylergometrine(0.2mg)

Limitex 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 limitex injection works

Limitex 0.2mg 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 limitex injection

High blood pressure, Headache, Seizure

SUBSTITUTES FOR Limitex Injection

26 Substitutes
26 Substitutes
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  • Utergin 0.2mg Injection
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    Rs. 14.10/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 13.40/ml of Injection
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  • Metharmed 0.2mg Injection
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    Zydus Cadila
    Rs. 15.09/ml of Injection
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  • Utergin 0.2mg Injection
    (2 ml Injection in vial)
    Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 13.50/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 27.80
    pay 181% more per ml of Injection
  • Methin 0.2mg Injection
    (1 ml Injection in vial)
    Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
    Rs. 2.90/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 3
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Expert advice FOR Limitex 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 23 August, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)