Humetrin Tablets (Methylergometrine Maleate)

Adult dose

Adults: Usually, administer methylergometrine maleate 0.125-0.25 mg per dose orally 2-4 times daily. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. It should also not be used in women during labor or to induce labor. Patients with gestational hypertension or pre-eclampsia should be cautious as this medication may worsen symptoms due to vasoconstriction. Patients who are allergic to this medication or have a history of hypersensitivity to ergot alkaloids should not use it. Caution is warranted for patients with heart disease or obstructive vascular disease as it may strain the heart. It should be avoided in patients with severe infections or sepsis due to potential risks from the vasoconstrictive effects. Co-administration with certain antiviral agents, antifungals, serotonin receptor antagonists, etc., may increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects, so they should not be combined. This medication contains lactose and should not be used by patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic conditions. Patients with compromised heart, liver, or kidney function may have delayed drug metabolism and excretion, so use should be careful. During use, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, changes in blood pressure, chest pain, headache, and dizziness may occur. Rarely, serious heart problems or allergic reactions may arise, so if symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Extra caution is recommended during the initial treatment period, particularly when driving or operating machinery. Pregnant women should absolutely avoid use as it may induce uterine contractions and harm the fetus, and nursing mothers should also avoid it as much as possible. In cases of overdose, severe symptoms such as vomiting, changes in blood pressure, convulsions, and coma may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment.

nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased blood pressure, decreased blood pressure, chest pain, feeling of pressure in the chest, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitations, peripheral vascular spasm, venous thrombosis, peripheral circulation disorder, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary artery spasm, atrioventricular block, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, thirst, tinnitus, agitation, convulsions, cerebral vascular accident, hallucinations, rash, anaphylactic reaction, muscle cramps, placental abruption, sweating, abdominal pain due to uterine contractions, shock, cyanosis, dyspnea, weakness

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow, round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle