Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Methylergometrine(0.125mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Methastar 0.125mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. 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. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
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.
Methastar 0.125mg Tablet 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.
Pharmacokinetic studies following an I.V. injection have shown that methylergonovine is rapidly distributed from plasma to peripheral tissues within 2-3 minutes or less. The bioavailability after oral administration was reported to be about 60% with no accumulation after repeated doses.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Methastar
High blood pressure
Headache
Seizure
Contraindications. Methylergometrine is contraindicated in patients with hypertension and pre-eclampsia.
Methastar 0.125mg Tablet 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Methastar 0.125mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Methastar 0.125mg Tablet 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.
Methylergometrine is an ergot alkaloid. It increases the tone, rate and amplitude of uterine contractions which shortens the third stage of labour and reduces blood loss. Synonym: methylergonovine. Onset: 5-10 minutes (oral); 2-5 minutes (IM).
Drug-Drug Interaction: METHYLERGOMETRINE may interact with anaesthetics (sevoflurane, halothane, cyclopropane, desflurane), other medicines used to start labour (prostaglandins), anti-diuretic hormone (vasopressin), a neurotransmitter (dopamine), anti-sickness medicine (ondansetron), sympathomimetic agents (epinephrine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Grapefruit juice intake should be avoided with METHYLERGOMETRINE as it may interact with METHYLERGOMETRINE to produce unpleasant side effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: METHYLERGOMETRINE should not be given to patients with previous cesarean section, hypertension (high blood pressure), heart problem, cervical cancer, herpes infection, kidney problem, if you are more than 40 weeks pregnant or are more than 35 years age, the pelvis is too small for normal delivery.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
PROSTAGLANDINS
DESFLURANE
CYCLOPROPANE
DOPAMINE
EPINEPHRINE
HALOTHANE
ONDANSETRON
VASOPRESSIN
SEVOFLURANE
Do not chew, crush or break it. Methastar 0.125mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Methastar 0.125mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n \n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Methastar 0.125mg Tablet 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 should be avoided in patients, with high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Methastar 0.125mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Should Methastar 0.125mg Tablet be taken with or without food?
Take Methastar 0.125mg Tablet orally with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 to 4 times daily for up to 1 week after delivery. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking Methastar 0.125mg Tablet.
Q. Who should not take Methastar 0.125mg Tablet?
Methastar 0.125mg Tablet should not be taken by individuals who have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of seizures. It should also not be taken by pregnant women, as it can cause contractions of the uterus.
Q. Can Methastar 0.125mg Tablet be used during breastfeeding?
Methastar 0.125mg Tablet can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. It is recommended to wait at least 12 hours after taking Methastar 0.125mg Tablet before breastfeeding.
Q. Does Methastar 0.125mg Tablet increase blood pressure?
Yes, one of the most common adverse effects of Methastar 0.125mg Tablet is hypertension along with seizure. Seek immediate medical help in such a case.
