Ergonovine
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Ergometrine, also known as ergonovine and sold under the brand names Ergotrate, Ergostat, and Syntometrine among others, is a medication used to cause contractions of the uterus to treat heavy vaginal bleeding after childbirth.[3][1] It can be used either by mouth, by injection into a muscle, or injection into a vein.[3] It begins working within 15 minutes when taken by mouth and is faster in onset when used by injection.[3] Effe...
Ergonovine
Ergometrine, also known as ergonovine and sold under the brand names Ergotrate, Ergostat, and Syntometrine among others, is a medication used to cause contractions of the uterus to treat heavy vaginal bleeding after childbirth.[3][1] It can be used either by mouth, by injection into a muscle, or injection into a vein.[3] It begins working within 15 minutes when taken by mouth and is faster in onset when used by injection.[3] Effe...