Methyphar 0.2mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 08 Nov 2024 | 12:04 PM (IST)

Methyphar 0.2mg Injection is a medicine used to control bleeding from the uterus, that may occur after childbirth or an abortion. It works on the smooth muscle of the uterus and increases tone, rate, and amplitude of contractions thus reduces blood loss.

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Contains

Methylergometrine (0.2mg)

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Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Methyphar 0.2mg Injection is not for a self-administered, it is given as an injection into the veins or muscles by the doctor at hospital setting. 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.

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.

Uses of Methyphar Injection

Induction of labour
Post-delivery bleeding

Side effects of Methyphar Injection

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 Methyphar

High blood pressure
Headache
Seizure

How to use Methyphar Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Methyphar Injection works

Methyphar 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.

All substitutes for Methyphar 0.2mg Injection

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Quick tips

Methyphar 0.2mg Injection 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Methyphar 0.2mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Methyphar 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.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Methyphar 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.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Methyphar 0.2mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Methyphar 0.2mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Methyphar 0.2mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Chemical Class

Ergolines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Uterotonics & Abortificients

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References

Patient concerns

I am pregnant.the doctor's date was 06.12.2016.but till now labour pain is not being occured.pls give the proper suggestions

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Go for induction of labour

Madam , after doing color dopler usg and bpp(report attached),my doc.is rocommending me to take castor oil.and telling aminic fluid is just adequate.So pl suggest upto which date we can wait for normal delivery.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

They have mentioned compromised maternal fetal circulation. If you have completed 9 weeks then better to go for induction of labour.

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Name: Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd
Address: Plot NO. 28/6, Industrial Area,Phase 2, Chandigarh (India)

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Country of origin: India

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Methyphar 0.2mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Methyphar Injection

Side effects of Methyphar Injection

How to use Methyphar Injection

How Methyphar Injection works

All substitutes for Methyphar 0.2mg Injection

Ergolin 0.2mg Injection

Metharmed 0.2mg Injection

Utergin 0.2mg Injection

Methylgon 0.2mg Injection

Ermeg 0.2mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

Complete Blood Count

Prothrombin Time

Thrombin Time

References

Patient concerns

I am pregnant.the doctor's date was 06.12.2016.but till now labour pain is not being occured.pls give the proper suggestions

Madam , after doing color dopler usg and bpp(report attached),my doc.is rocommending me to take castor oil.and telling aminic fluid is just adequate.So pl suggest upto which date we can wait for normal delivery.

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