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This document summarizes information about the drug Methergine (generic name: Methergine Meleate), including its classification, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities. Methergine is an ergot alkaloid that acts directly on the smooth muscle of the uterus to induce strong contractions and reduce bleeding after delivery. It is indicated for postpartum bleeding but has contraindications for conditions like heart disease. Potential side effects include nausea, headache, and increased blood pressure. Nurses should monitor vital signs closely after administration and educate patients about reporting side effects.

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Drug Study: Injection May Result in

This document summarizes information about the drug Methergine (generic name: Methergine Meleate), including its classification, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities. Methergine is an ergot alkaloid that acts directly on the smooth muscle of the uterus to induce strong contractions and reduce bleeding after delivery. It is indicated for postpartum bleeding but has contraindications for conditions like heart disease. Potential side effects include nausea, headache, and increased blood pressure. Nurses should monitor vital signs closely after administration and educate patients about reporting side effects.

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DRUG STUDY

Drug Name Classification and Indications and Side Effects and Adverse Special Precautions Nursing Responsibilities
Mechanism of Action Contraindications Effects
Generic Name: Methergine Classifications: Indications: Side Effects: ● Observe 10 Rights in giving or
Meleate * Ergot Alkaloid *Following delivery of placenta, Nausea, vomiting, stomach *Should be given slowly administering medication.
for routine management of pain, diarrhea, increased over a period of no less ● -Monitor vital signs (particularly
uterine atony, hemorrhage and sweating, skin rash, than 60 seconds with BP) and uterine response during
Trade/ Brand Name: subinvolution of the uterus. *For headache, stuffy nose careful monitoring of and after parenteral administration
Methergine Mechanism of control of uterine hemorrhage in blood pressure. of methylergonovin e until partum
Actions: the second stage of labor Adverse Effects: period is stabilized (about 1–2 h).
It acts directly on the following delivery of the anterior Chest pain, dyspnea, *Intra-arterial or -Notify physician if BP suddenly
Dosage: smooth muscle of the shoulder. headache, hematuria, periarterial injection increases or if there are frequent
0.2mg/ml uterus and increases thrombophlebitis, water should be strictly avoided. periods of uterine relaxation.
the tone, rate, and Contraindications: intoxication, hallucinations, ● Instruct the patient or family to
amplitude of rhythmic *Conditions like blockage or leg cramps, dizziness, *Caution should be report severe cramping for
Route: contractions. Thus, it narrowing of mitral heart tinnitus, nasal congestion, exercised in injection may increased bleeding.
IM induces a rapid and valvehigh blood pressure diarrhea, diaphoresis, result in the presence of ● Instruct to report any of the
sustained tetanic *a heart attack palpitations, foul taste. sepsis, obliterative following: Cold or numb fingers
uterotonic effect *coronary artery disease vascular disease. or toes, nausea or vomiting, chest
Frequency and Timing which shortens the *a stroke -a blockage of the or muscle pain.
ordered by doctor third stage of labor arteries called arteriosclerosis *Also use with caution ● Explain and educate patient not to
and reduces blood obliterans *serious numbness or during the second stage of breast feed while taking this drug.
loss. prickling or tingling of fingers labor. The necessity for ● Inform patient about some adverse
and toes manual removal of a effect to avoid panic and stress.
*liver problems retained placenta should
*decreased kidney function occur only rarely with
*seizures proper technique and
*increased cardiovascular event adequate allowance of
risk time for its spontaneous
*sepsis separation

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