DRUG STUDY

ORDER NO. DATE OF ORDER NAME OF DRUG DOSAGE CLASSIFICATION INDICATION/USES NURSING
CONSIDERATION

2 09/14/21 Generic name: injectable solution: Ergot alkaloids -Use after childbirth -can cause
Methylergonovine 0.2mg/mL to help stop the hypertension,
Tablet: bleeding from the cramps, nausea,
Brand name: 0.2mg uterus or treatment vomiting, dyspnea
Methergine of post-partum
hemorrhage -monitor BP, Heart
rate, uterine
response

-assess calcium
levels effectiveness
with hypocalcemia

-monitor uterine
bleeding and notify
physician of any
changes