It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Somargon. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Somargon 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.
CAUTION
Somargon 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.
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It is not known whether Somargon alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
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There is limited information available on the use of Somargon in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Somargon in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Somargon 200mcg/ml Injection
Introduction
Somargon 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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Uses of Somargon
Post-delivery bleeding
Side effects of Somargon
Common
High blood pressure
Headache
Seizure
How to use Somargon
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Somargon may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Somargon works
Somargon 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.
What if you forget to take Somargon?
If you miss a dose of Somargon, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Somargon 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 should be avoided in patients, with high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Brief Description
Indication
Migraine, Miscarriage, Uterine hemorrhage, Spontaneous or elective abortion, Uterine atony, Second stage of labor
Adult Dose
Oral:
Prophylaxis of postpartum haemorrhage
Adult: 200 mcg 3-4 times daily in the puerperium for 2-7 days.
Intramuscular
Treatment and prophyla...
Ergometrine causes contraction of the uterine muscle. At low doses, there is an increase in frequency and amplitude of contractions while at higher do...
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Precaution
Captivation of the placenta may occur if given during the 2nd or 3rd stage of labour prior to delivery of the placenta; use in this situation should o...
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