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    Methergine is classified as an ergot alkaloid derivative used to manage and prevent postpartum and postabortal hemorrhage through producing firm uterine contractions and decreasing uterine bleeding. It should be given intramuscularly as a 0.2 mg/ml solution, with nursing responsibilities including ensuring the solution is clear before administration, monitoring vital signs and labs for side effects, and adhering to the directed dosage. Contraindications for methergine include toxemia, hypertension, and ergot hypersensitivity.

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    Methergine is classified as an ergot alkaloid derivative used to manage and prevent postpartum and postabortal hemorrhage through producing firm uterine contractions and decreasing uterine bleeding. It should be given intramuscularly as a 0.2 mg/ml solution, with nursing responsibilities including ensuring the solution is clear before administration, monitoring vital signs and labs for side effects, and adhering to the directed dosage. Contraindications for methergine include toxemia, hypertension, and ergot hypersensitivity.

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    DRUG STUDY Methergine

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    Methergine is classified as an ergot alkaloid derivative used to manage and prevent postpartum and postabortal hemorrhage through producing firm uterine contractions and decreasing uterine bleeding. It should be given intramuscularly as a 0.2 mg/ml solution, with nursing responsibilities including ensuring the solution is clear before administration, monitoring vital signs and labs for side effects, and adhering to the directed dosage. Contraindications for methergine include toxemia, hypertension, and ergot hypersensitivity.

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    NAME OF CLASSIFICATION DOSAGE/ MECHANISMS INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION NURSING

    DRUG PREPARATION OF RESPONSIBILITY


    ACTION
    Methergine PC: Ergot 0.2 mg/ml; increases the management toxemia, ⁃ give only if
    Alkaloid and intramuscular tone, rate of and hypertension, solution is clear and
    Derivative uterine prevention of ergot colorless before
    TC: oxytocin, contraction postpartum hypersensitivity, administering the
    lactation and administration methergine; discard
    stimulant postabortal before delivery of if ampule is
    hemorrhage placenta discolored
    by producing ⁃ monitor vital
    firm uterine signs, CBC, and
    contractions calcium; correct if
    and decreasing low to improve drug
    uterine effectiveness and
    bleeding. assess for decrease
    milk
    production
    ⁃ take only
    directed and don’t
    exceed dosage

    NOVAH A. LADROMA N21

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