Mergin 0.125mg Injection
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Product introduction
Mergin 0.125mg 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.
Mergin 0.125mg 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 Mergin Injection
- Post-delivery bleeding
- Induction of labour
Benefits of Mergin Injection
In Post-delivery bleeding
Post-delivery bleeding (also known as postpartum hemorrhage) is a serious condition where excessive bleeding occurs after childbirth. Mergin 0.125mg Injection helps by inducing strong contractions of the uterus, which aids in reducing bleeding and supports faster recovery after delivery.
In Induction of labour
Induction of labour is sometimes necessary when there are health concerns for the mother or baby, or if the pregnancy goes beyond full term. Mergin 0.125mg Injection helps initiate or strengthen uterine contractions, assisting in the safe progression of labour when medically required.
Side effects of Mergin 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 Mergin
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Seizure
How to use Mergin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Mergin Injection works
Mergin 0.125mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mergin 0.125mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Mergin 0.125mg 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
Mergin 0.125mg 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 Mergin 0.125mg 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 Mergin 0.125mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mergin 0.125mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Mergin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Mergin 0.125mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Mergin 0.125mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ergolines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Uterotonics & Abortificients
Interaction with drugs
Taking Mergin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Methylergometrine with Ketoconazole. Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Methylergometrine.
Concurrent use may cause gangrene of fingers and toes.
Do not consume Methylergometrine with Ketoconazole. Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Methylergometrine.
Concurrent use may cause gangrene of fingers and toes.
Do not consume Methylergometrine with Itraconazole. Itraconazole may raise blood levels of Methylergometrine.
Concurrent use may cause gangrene of fingers and toes.
Do not consume Methylergometrine with Clarithromycin.
Concurrent use may cause gangrene of fingers and toes.
Do not consume Methylergometrine with Clarithromycin.
Concurrent use may cause gangrene of fingers and toes.
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- MedIndia. Methylergometrine. [Accessed 3 Aprl. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Methylergometrine. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2012. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: 604, Corporate House, Opp. Torrent House, Nr. Dinesh Hall, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380 009.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: November, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Mergin 0.125mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: November, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Mergin 0.125mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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